Edelman & Edelman, P.C.

Verdict for a polio victim:Our client contracted polio while changing his daughter’s diapers. His daughter was vaccinated with a drug made using a live polio virus. After 30 years of fighting, we won a $22.5 Million verdict against Pfizer.

Settlement for a construction site worker in his 30’s, who suffered fatal burns. Our client was fatally burned on 80% of his body, when an arc flash occurred during replacement of electric cables. The lawsuit alleged that the defendants’ failure constituted a violation of the law. The settlement was reached in Kings County, NY.

In a multicar rear-end accident claim: We represented a 36-year-old medical professional in an extremely complex case involving a multicar accident in which our client suffered severe injuries while riding as a passenger in an ambulance. We obtained the “black box” from the defendant’s vehicle in order to prove negligence and obtained $6.275 Million in damages.

Verdict for a 31-year-old steamfitter injured on the job: Our client was injured when a clevis hanger came loose and the pipe he was holding struck him in the head, resulting in a thoracic spine fracture. He required multiple surgeries and, though his pain was largely relieved, he was not able to return to his previous job. We won a $5.7 Million in damages.

In a work-related roof fall case:We represented a 42-year-old construction worker who fell 15 feet off a roof onto the concrete below. He suffered severe brain injuries as well as numerous broken bones and other injuries. He required numerous surgeries and substantial long-term care after the accident. We recovered $5 Million in damages.

In a construction site roof fall claim:Our client was working at the University of Westchester replacing the roof on one of the buildings. The work surface was very slick after it had rained, and he was not provided with proper safety equipment. He slipped off the roof, and the resulting fall resulted in a broken leg, pelvis and elbow. The damage to his leg required that he have a metal bar put into his thigh, and he spent a month in a wheelchair. We obtained $3.35 Million in damages.

In a pedestrian accident claim: We represented a client who was hit by an oil tanker truck on New Year’s Eve. He hit his head on a curb, suffering severe head and brain injuries and was in a coma for three months. We obtained $3.3 Million in damages.

For an infant injured in a skylight collapse: We represented a child who was injured by a skylight that fell from the ceiling where she was playing in her neighbor’s backyard. She suffered debilitating head and brain injuries that will likely require a lifetime of care. We recovered $3.025 Million in damages.

For an injured elevator repair worker: We represented a client who suffered severe elbow injuries when the elevator pit ladder disconnected from the pit wall, forcing him to support all his weight with one hand. Our client required three surgeries and never completely recovered from his injuries. We recovered $2.8 Million in damages.

In a pedestrian accident claim: We represented a 47-year-old client who was struck by a negligent driver while she was out on a training run. She suffered severe injuries to her knee, hip and lower back, and required four surgeries in the process of her recovery. We obtained $2.1 Million in damages.