Car Accidents

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Car Accidents

Car Accident for Policy Limits Settlement

We settled a car accident for policy limits, a hit and run. Our client's vehicle flipped due to the negligence of the other, but the insurance adjuster reported that it was our client's fault since there was no evidence of physical damage to the other vehicle. The client initially turned to two of the “bigger” firms in Charlotte for help, and they both refused to take the case. Edwards Injury Law moved forward, proved that it was not our client's fault, and convinced the insurance company to pay the policy limits.

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Car Accidents

$90K Settlement After No Fault

We recently received a $90K settlement for a client of ours. The insurance company initially stated our client was at fault for their accident. Once proven the insured was at fault, the insurance company only offered $5,100 in compensation. Through our continuous investigation and advocacy, we were able to push the insurance company to settle very close to policy limits, without filing a lawsuit. This saved our client time, financial resources, and unnecessary stress, helping her get back to her life with the compensation she deserved after her accident.

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Car Accidents

$100K Policy Limit Car Accident Settlement

Our firm assisted a client who was rightfully awarded $100K through a policy limit car accident settlement. Our client was T-boned by a car and turned over on its side. Although the client had several injuries to their knee, ankle, and back, they did not have an extended hospital stay because they never had to have surgery. In addition to physical injuries, the client also suffered from driving anxiety after this incident. We were able to secure this settlement for the client very soon after demonstrating the pain and suffering the client experienced.

Rideshare vehicle involved in an accident

Car Accidents

$165K Rideshare Accident Settlement

Our client was riding in the back of a Lyft on their way to a medical appointment when the Lyft was rear-ended. Our client was recovering from a stroke before this collision, and we were able to show that this collision was a significant setback to their recovery, caused strains on their daily way of living, and also soured their optimism towards ever getting back to their normal self. We were able to resolve this case before filing a lawsuit even with an extremely low initial offer.

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Car Accidents

$125K Auto Accident Settlement

Our client was driving down a state highway road in South Carolina, when someone suddenly backed out of their driveway onto the road, causing a significant collision. Our client was rushed to the hospital for several serious injuries, including having some of their intestinal tract removed. We were able to secure the full policy limits for this client. Additionally, because the insurance company never offered our client underinsured motorist coverage, we were able to convince their insurance to pay out underinsured motorist coverage even though it wasn’t listed on our client’s policy.

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Car Accidents

$100,000 Multi-Car Collision Settlement

An Uber driver ran a red light, causing a serious three-car collision that left our client with multiple injuries. Following the crash, the client experienced neck, back, and chest wall pain. As treatment progressed, they also developed persistent and painful headaches that significantly impacted their daily life. The insurance company initially offered just $71,600 to settle the case, an amount that did not fully reflect the extent of the client’s injuries and ongoing suffering. Through strategic negotiation and persistence over the course of two months, we were able to increase the offer to approximately $90,000. We continued to push for a fair outcome, and that effort paid off. The case ultimately settled for $100,000, ensuring our client received the compensation they deserved.

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Car Accidents

$2.8 Million Recovered for Family After Fatal Auto Collision

Edwards Injury Law secured a $2.8 million recovery on behalf of a family following a devastating fatal auto collision. The case involved the tragic loss of a loved one, when a driver ran off the road and struck them as they were helping their son with car trouble while on the side of a highway. The surviving family members were able to recover for the wrongful death of the their loved one and for negligent infliction of emotional distress. We were able to recover this amount for the family within the first year of their loved ones death. This resolution reflects the profound impact this loss has had on the entire family and holds the responsible parties accountable. We are proud to stand with families during their most difficult moments and fight for the justice they deserve.

Negligent Security

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Negligent Security

$200K Negligent Security Settlement

Our client was recently awarded a $200K settlement for a negligent security case. Our client was stabbed at a gas station by a patron/loiterer. At first, the gas station only offered $5,000.00 for damages because they wrongfully believed our client was contributorily negligent. Through further research, we were able to show that prior violent crimes like stabbing occurred at this exact location numerous times. Our investigator was even able to capture video of inadequate security measures at this location. We successfully proved negligent security, reaching a settlement that more adequately acknowledged the financial burdens and pain and suffering from our client's stabbing.

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Negligent Security

Confidential Premises Security Settlement

We held a major national retailer accountable for failing to provide a safe environment for our client. Even when they are in public, customers should have a reasonable expectation of security, and if a property owner fails to provide that security, they can be considered negligent. While changing in a dressing room our client was sexually assaulted by a patron who previously had two other instances of sexual misconduct at that same retail location. The retail store knew about this individual but failed to follow their internal procedures on investigating and reporting the previous incidents; they also failed to take preventable measures from these acts happening again. This was a preventable situation—one that could have been avoided had proper safety measures been followed. After aggressively pursuing the case, we reached a confidential resolution. While we cannot share the terms, the message is clear: ignoring safety comes with consequences.

Pedestrian Accidents

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Pedestrian Accidents

$250K Pedestrian Accident Settlement

Our client was an elderly homeless woman. She was crossing the street and hit by a city employee, resulting in a broken wrist. She ended up requiring multiple surgeries and permanent damage. The City initially refused to provide any compensation whatsoever before our firm filed a lawsuit. They stated our client was contributorily negligent because she was not walking in a crosswalk. Through hard-fought litigation, though, we were able to receive a just result for our client.

Premises Liability

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Premises Liability

Confidential Premises Liability Settlement

Our firm was able to recover damages for our client after their apartment complex proved negligent due to faulty smoke detectors that ultimately caused them to jump from their balcony and break their foot. Our client was also very scarred mentally and emotionally from this incident. Liability was heavily disputed in this case, with an initial offer of only $13,500 which forced us to file a lawsuit. After vigorously litigating the case, we were able to reach an agreement with the apartment complex that satisfied our client.

Apartment complex pool with an unsecured gate

Premises Liability

$2M Premises Liability Settlement

An apartment complex did not properly secure its pool. While a mother was napping, her toddler followed his older brother out the front door. He eventually made his way to the pool, which had an inadequate and poorly secured gate. The toddler fell into the pool and nearly drowned, but he was thankfully saved and resuscitated by a neighbor. Our firm was able to ensure the property owner paid this amount even before filing a lawsuit. We are also happy to report the toddler is now on his way to making a full recovery.

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Premises Liability

$1.75M Apartment Fall Verdict

Our client, a tenant in a Mecklenburg County apartment building, had to navigate dark, unlit stairwells for months despite repeated complaints and work orders. One night, while holding the railing, she missed a step and suffered a catastrophic hip injury requiring a full replacement. The apartment complex initially offered $27,000, far below the seriousness of her injury and its lasting impact. Through depositions, inspection records, and expert testimony, we showed that the lights had been inoperable for an extended period, that the complex had notice of the hazard, and that basic safety requirements were ignored. A jury agreed, awarding $1.75 million in compensatory and punitive damages. This case underscores that apartment complexes have a duty to maintain safe common areas and will be held accountable when they fail to do so.

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Premises Liability

Confidential Premises Liability Settlement

A client was injured at a major national retailer after the property was not maintained in a reasonably safe condition. The incident could have been prevented with proper safety measures in place. As a result of the injuries, the client faced ongoing physical and personal challenges that impacted their daily life. While the defense disputed the extent of responsibility, we continued to advocate for a fair outcome through strategic negotiation. The case ultimately resolved through a confidential settlement, allowing the client to move forward with the support they needed.

Scooter Accidents

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Scooter Accidents

$810K Scooter Accident Settlement

Our client was riding a scooter upon leaving from work when he was ran off the road by a commercial truck making an improper right turn. He ended up crashing his scooter and fracturing his tibia. He had to undergo two surgeries, extensive rehab, and suffered significant emotional distress throughout his recovery process. After the accident, the insurance company initially only offered $350,000.00. Through our research, investigation, and presentation of the facts, we were still able to reach an agreeable settlement for our client without having to file a lawsuit.

Truck Accidents

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Truck Accidents

$115K Truck Accident Settlement

We recently represented a college student who was sideswiped by a commercial truck on their way home for Thanksgiving.  Although they still went home after the collision, they began to feel significant neck and back pain once they returned from holiday break. We were able to show how their injuries, treatment, and added anxiety affected their performance as a student. Our client was rightfully awarded $115K for pain and suffering.

Wrongful Death

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Wrongful Death

$1.95M Wrongful Death Settlement

A sheriff’s department helicopter crashed into our client's apartment home, immediately killing her. Our client was an elderly unmarried woman with no children, spouse, or living parents. Although this was a state-owned helicopter and there were sovereign immunity monetary caps of $200K, we were still able to secure a recovery that far exceeded what the defense or the state believed they should have had to pay.