# FAQ Archives: Personal Injury - Page 1 | Edelman, Krasin & Jaye Frequently Asked Questions # FAQS: Personal Injury Clear answers to frequently asked legal questions from our experienced team. Helpful Information ## Questions & Answers [![Woman holding bandaged head from long-term TBI sitting in doctor's office.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TBIEKJ.jpg) FAQ ### What Are the Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) could change your life forever. They’re also a lot more common than we think, with 18.7% of… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-are-the-long-term-effects-of-traumatic-brain-injuries/) [![Fallen tree on top of gray house.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ekjtree.jpg) FAQ ### Who Is Responsible for a Fallen Tree Injury? The last thing you’re thinking about while walking is having a tree limb fall on you and cause damage. While tree accidents… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/who-is-responsible-for-a-fallen-tree-injury/) [![Woman with bandage around head and holding right side of face. Doctor in the backgroud. Traumatic Brain Injury.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TBIEKJ.jpg) FAQ ### What Compensation Is Available for Traumatic Brain Injury Victims in NY? Of all the potential injuries a victim could suffer during an accident, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most serious.… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-compensation-is-available-for-traumatic-brain-injury-victims-in-ny/) [![Judge's gavel on top of money. How long do you need to wait for a settlement check in New York?](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EKJPicture5.jpg) FAQ ### How Long Do I Need to Wait for a Settlement Check in New York? Have you recently settled a personal injury case in New York? At this point, you’re probably wondering when your settlement check will… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/how-long-do-i-need-to-wait-for-a-settlement-check-in-new-york/) [![lawyers at at table with scales of justice](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EKJ-Proximal-Cause.jpg) FAQ ### Proximate Cause vs. Actual Cause: What Is The Main Difference? Were you the victim of an accident and filing a personal injury claim? Proving who caused your injuries is essential to getting… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/proximate-cause-vs-actual-cause-what-is-the-main-difference/) [![People seated in a courtroom facing the judge's bench](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EKJPlaintiffDefendant.jpg) FAQ ### Who’s the Plaintiff and Defendant in a Personal Injury Case? Have you recently been a victim of an accident? You’re probably looking for ways to get compensated for your injuries. Most cases… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/whos-the-plaintiff-and-defendant-in-a-personal-injury-case/) [![Person using a wheelchair in an office lobby](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EKJ-SpinalCord.jpg) FAQ ### How to Pursue Legal Action for a Spinal Cord Injury A spinal cord injury (SCI) could completely turn your life upside down. Victims often have no choice but to create a new… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/how-to-pursue-legal-action-for-a-spinal-cord-injury/) [![Man in a neck brace and wheelchair meeting with a woman at a desk](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EKJproximate.jpg) FAQ ### How Does Proximate Cause Work in Personal Injury Cases? Establishing who’s at fault is an essential part of any personal injury case. While some cases have cut-and-dry evidence that directly points… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/how-does-proximate-cause-work-in-personal-injury-cases/) [![Cracked and broken concrete sidewalk](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Picture1.jpg) FAQ ### How to File a Personal Injury Claim for a Sidewalk Accident A cracked or icy sidewalk may not seem like a serious hazard, but thousands of people get hurt from it each year.… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/how-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim-for-a-sidewalk-accident/) [![Alarm clock on a desk beside a man working with a calculator and paperwork](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Z5.jpg) FAQ ### How Long Does a Demand Letter Response Take in NY? The settlement process can be stressful and time-consuming if you’re filing a personal injury claim in New York. One crucial step in… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/how-long-does-a-demand-letter-response-take-in-ny/) [![People arguing and pointing at each other across a meeting table](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PI1.jpg) FAQ ### How Does Mediation Affect Personal Injury Disputes? If you’ve recently filed a personal injury claim, you may think that court is the only possible solution. However, mediation could be… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/how-does-mediation-affect-personal-injury-disputes/) [![Woman in a wheelchair in a building hallway](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Picture1.jpg) FAQ ### How Does a Permanent Disability Affect Personal Injury Claims? When a recent accident leaves you with permanent disabilities, the consequences extend far beyond the immediate aftermath. 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