Midtown Manhattan Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Midtown Manhattan Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Midtown Manhattan is the commercial and cultural heart of New York City — and arguably the world. Stretching from roughly 34th Street to 59th Street between the East and Hudson Rivers, Midtown encompasses iconic landmarks including Times Square, the Empire State Building, Penn Station, and Grand Central Terminal. With some of the highest pedestrian density on Earth, massive construction projects constantly reshaping the skyline, and hundreds of thousands of daily commuters, accidents and workplace injuries are a constant reality. When they happen, a skilled personal injury attorney does more than file paperwork — they become your advocate, investigating the incident, challenging lowball insurance offers, and fighting for fair compensation.

Catastrophic injury cases — such as spinal cord damage from high-rise construction falls or traumatic brain injuries from being struck by falling debris — require attorneys who balance legal expertise with compassion. These cases often involve years of medical care and lifestyle adjustments, which means lawyers must listen closely to their clients' needs while building a rock-solid case.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Midtown 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 Midtown Manhattan and across New York County, common cases include:

• ✓ Pedestrian accidents near Times Square, Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal, Herald Square, and along the congested avenues of Midtown
• ✓ Car, taxi, and rideshare accidents on major thoroughfares including 7th Avenue, Broadway, 42nd Street, and the FDR Drive
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries in office building lobbies, hotel common areas, subway stations, retail stores, restaurants, and on icy or uneven sidewalks
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) — critically important in Midtown where high-rise projects are constant
• ✓ Falling object and scaffolding injuries striking pedestrians and workers from overhead construction sites throughout Midtown's dense streets
• ✓ Bicycle and e-bike accidents involving cyclists and delivery workers navigating Midtown's congested streets and protected bike lanes
• ✓ Medical malpractice at NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, and other healthcare providers across the Midtown area
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for families who lost loved ones due to negligence in Midtown Manhattan

Handling traumatic cases requires more than legal knowledge — it demands tenacity. Lawyers representing injury victims frequently encounter harrowing circumstances, from crane collapses at high-rise construction sites to fatal pedestrian collisions in crosswalks. Our attorneys are equipped to challenge insurance companies and major corporate defendants that aggressively minimize claims, backed by expert witnesses, medical records, and thorough evidence preservation strategies.

Employment Law for Midtown Manhattan Workers

Midtown Manhattan is one of the largest employer hubs in the world, home to corporate headquarters on Park Avenue and in the Hudson Yards complex, the Theater District's Broadway productions, world-class hotels, thousands of restaurants, the Garment District, and major retail flagships along Fifth Avenue. An employment lawyer helps workers navigate disputes including unpaid overtime, safety violations, and wrongful terminations. We enforce protections under federal, state, and NYC law, including:

• → Workplace discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity — protected under the NYC Human Rights Law, one of the strongest in the nation
• → Wrongful termination in violation of state, federal, and NYC 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, fraud, or wage theft
• → Wage and hour violations including unpaid overtime in corporate offices, tip theft in restaurants and hotels, and worker misclassification — rampant in Midtown's hospitality and gig economy sectors

Complex employment cases often hinge on detailed evidence. Documentation like emails, text messages, shift logs, and pay stubs can make or break a claim. If you face harassment or unsafe conditions at a Midtown workplace, report it in writing immediately and keep copies of everything. A lawyer can then help file claims with the EEOC, New York's Division of Human Rights, or the NYC Commission on Human Rights, often securing back pay or reinstatement.

When Personal Injury & Employment Law Intersect

An injury at work might involve two legal paths: workers' compensation and a personal injury lawsuit. For instance, a hotel maintenance worker hurt in a fall due to a defective elevator could file for workers' comp while also suing the elevator maintenance company. A construction worker injured at a Midtown high-rise site due to inadequate safety equipment could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the general contractor, building owner, or equipment supplier
• • A pain and suffering claim to recover additional damages not covered by workers' comp

Coordinating these claims requires careful timing to maximize compensation without conflicting filings. Our firm's dual expertise in both fields ensures Midtown Manhattan clients don't leave money on the table by pursuing only one avenue of recovery.

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
• ! NYC municipal claims: 90 days to file a Notice of Claim against New York City or the MTA
• ! EEOC discrimination charges: 300 days from the discriminatory act — sometimes less
• ! Surveillance footage: typically overwritten within 30-90 days — act fast to preserve it

Forward-thinking law firms recognize that legal struggles often impact mental health as well. A construction worker battling depression after a catastrophic fall might need therapy referrals alongside legal help. Our firm views holistic support as part of effective representation. The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. plays a vital role in leveling the playing field — especially against major corporate defendants and their insurance teams. Call 516-750-0595 or use our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.