Manhattan Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Manhattan Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. has built its reputation on resolving high-stakes personal injury and employment disputes across New York. Unlike firms that treat cases as interchangeable files, Jason Tenenbaum and his team prioritize understanding each client's distinct circumstances — whether representing a construction worker injured on a Manhattan job site or an employee facing wrongful termination from a Midtown office.

Our dual expertise in personal injury and employment law enables the firm to tackle cases where these areas intersect — such as workplace accidents involving employer negligence — crafting arguments that address both immediate harms and systemic injustices that purely siloed firms might miss.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Manhattan

Personal injury law exists to hold negligent parties accountable. When someone suffers harm due to another's actions — or inaction — this legal framework provides a path to recover medical costs, lost income, and compensation for physical and emotional trauma. In Manhattan, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and taxi accidents on congested Manhattan streets and avenues
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents at crosswalks and busy intersections citywide
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries in commercial buildings, sidewalks, and subway stations
• ✓ Construction site accidents under Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241
• ✓ Medical malpractice at NYC hospitals and healthcare facilities
• ✓ Bicycle accidents involving Citi Bike riders, delivery cyclists, and commuters
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for families who lost loved ones due to negligence

The firm's success in these cases hinges on meticulous evidence gathering and strategic negotiation. In a recent pedestrian accident case, our team secured a six-figure settlement by reconstructing the crash scene and proving the driver's distraction — the kind of thorough advocacy that makes the difference between a low offer and full recovery.

Employment Law for Manhattan Workers

From wage theft to discrimination, employees often face uphill battles against powerful employers. The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. levels the playing field by enforcing protections under federal, state, and NYC law, including:

• → Workplace discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin
• → Wrongful termination in violation of state and federal anti-discrimination statutes
• → Pregnancy discrimination and violations of New York's expanded Paid Family Leave Act
• → Employer retaliation against workers who report harassment, safety violations, or fraud
• → Wage and hour violations including unpaid overtime, tip theft, and misclassification

NYC employees benefit from some of the strongest workplace protections in the country. Recent updates to New York's Paid Family Leave Act and expanded NYC Human Rights Law protections underscore the need for attorneys who stay ahead of legislative changes. Our firm's proactive approach — leveraging updated laws on behalf of clients in real time — demonstrates a commitment to current, actionable legal knowledge.

Navigating Manhattan's Legal Landscape

Personal injury and employment disputes rarely follow predictable paths. Insurance adjusters downplay injuries; employers conceal evidence of wrongdoing. Jason Tenenbaum's team anticipates these tactics through:

• • Meticulous preservation of evidence — surveillance footage, records, and electronic communications
• • Expert witness networks including accident reconstructionists and medical specialists
• • Familiarity with Manhattan Supreme Court judges, procedural rules, and recent jury verdicts
• • Trial-ready preparation that signals serious intent to insurers and defense counsel

A recent employment case illustrates this ethos: the firm secured a notable verdict for a retail worker fired after reporting sexual harassment — setting a precedent for stronger retaliation protections in New York. These outcomes restore dignity and deter future misconduct.

Critical Deadlines: Don't Wait

Legal deadlines — statutes of limitations — impose strict timeframes for filing claims. Missing them forfeits your rights entirely.

• ! Personal injury: 3 years from the date of the accident in most cases
• ! Government entity claims (MTA, City of NY): 90 days to file a Notice of Claim
• ! EEOC discrimination charges: 300 days from the discriminatory act — sometimes less
• ! Surveillance footage: typically overwritten within 30–90 days — act fast to preserve it

The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. offers free, no-obligation consultations to evaluate your case, discuss options and challenges, and map out realistic timelines. Call 516-750-0595 or use our online contact form to schedule yours today.