Personal Injury Attorney Serving Tribeca, SoHo, and Downtown Manhattan
Fighting for Injured New Yorkers for Over 39 Years
Getting hurt in Tribeca, SoHo, or the surrounding streets of Downtown Manhattan is disorienting. One moment you're going about your day, crossing a cobblestone intersection, walking past a construction fence, stepping into a building lobby, and the next, you're injured, in pain, and trying to figure out what to do next. That confusion is completely normal. What you do in the days that follow matters more than most people realize.
Michael Gunzburg, P.C. is a Manhattan personal injury law firm with 39 years of trial experience representing clients throughout New York City, including Tribeca, SoHo, and Downtown Manhattan. As both a licensed attorney and a Certified Public Accountant, Michael Gunzburg brings a dual credential that few personal injury attorneys can offer, a genuine advantage when it comes to calculating lost wages, future earnings, and the full economic impact of your injuries.
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Why Tribeca and SoHo Residents Choose Michael Gunzburg, P.C.
Downtown Manhattan has its own injury landscape. The cobblestone streets in Tribeca, the loading docks lining Canal Street and Hudson Street, the construction cranes that seem permanently fixed over the skyline, these aren't abstract risks. They're the conditions that put real people in emergency rooms.
Michael Gunzburg's CPA credential isn't a footnote. In personal injury cases, the difference between a fair settlement and an inadequate one often comes down to how accurately economic damages are calculated. Most attorneys rely on hired experts to do that math. Michael Gunzburg does it himself, with 39 years of both legal and financial experience behind every number he puts in front of an insurance company or a jury.
The firm works on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered. For someone who just got hurt and is already worried about medical bills, that matters.
Common Personal Injury Situations in Tribeca and SoHo
Pedestrian knockdowns on busy corridors. The stretch of Canal Street where it meets West Broadway, the Hudson Street and Laight Street intersection near the Holland Tunnel approach, the crosswalks on Broadway through SoHo, these are high-traffic corridors where delivery vehicles, rideshare cars, and commercial trucks compete for space with pedestrians. Knockdowns and crosswalk accidents here are more common than residents expect.
Construction site accidents. Tribeca and SoHo have seen significant development and renovation activity over the years, and active construction sites bring real hazards: unsecured scaffolding, falling debris, sidewalk bridges with inadequate lighting, and uneven temporary walkways that redirect foot traffic into dangerous conditions. Workers and passersby alike are at risk.
Slip and fall accidents in commercial spaces. SoHo's retail corridors, Spring Street, Prince Street, West Broadway, see enormous foot traffic. Wet floors from deliveries, broken sidewalk flags, unmarked steps inside converted loft spaces, and icy building entrances in winter all create premises liability situations where building owners and tenants can be held responsible.
Rideshare and delivery vehicle collisions. Tribeca and SoHo are heavily served by Uber, Lyft, and commercial delivery fleets. Drivers stopping abruptly, opening car doors into bike lanes, and making illegal turns on narrow streets create collision risks for cyclists, pedestrians, and other drivers.
Personal Injury Services Available in Tribeca and SoHo
Pedestrian Accident Claims
Pedestrians struck by vehicles in Tribeca, SoHo, or the surrounding Downtown Manhattan streets have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries, lost income, and long-term medical care. Michael Gunzburg, P.C. handles the full range of Manhattan pedestrian accident claims, including crosswalk accidents, hit-and-run cases, and collisions involving commercial vehicles. If you were hit near the Holland Tunnel approach, on Broadway in SoHo, or anywhere in this part of the city, the firm can evaluate your case.
Construction Accident Claims
New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 provide meaningful protections for workers injured on construction sites, including the right to pursue third-party liability claims even when workers' compensation is also in play. Michael Gunzburg has handled construction accident cases across Manhattan for nearly four decades, including scaffolding falls, falling object injuries, and accidents caused by inadequate safety equipment.
Slip and Fall and Premises Liability
Property owners in New York have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for anyone lawfully on their premises. When a wet lobby floor, broken sidewalk, or unmarked hazard causes a serious injury, the building owner or tenant may be liable. The firm handles slip and fall claims throughout Manhattan, including those involving commercial buildings and residential properties in Tribeca and SoHo.
Rideshare and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Accidents involving Uber, Lyft, taxi cabs, and commercial delivery vehicles present insurance coverage questions that differ from standard car accident claims. Michael Gunzburg, P.C. handles Uber accident claims, Lyft accident claims, and broader motor vehicle accident cases involving vehicles operating in Downtown Manhattan.
What to Expect When You Contact Michael Gunzburg, P.C.
Step 1: A Direct Response Within 24 Hours
When you call or reach out, the firm's commitment is a response within 24 hours. You won't be handed off to a paralegal or left waiting for a callback that doesn't come. The goal from the first contact is to give you an honest assessment of your situation, no pressure, no false promises.
Step 2: A Free Case Evaluation
Michael Gunzburg reviews every case personally. He'll listen to what happened, ask the right questions, review any available documentation, and give you a frank assessment of your options. If the firm can help you, he'll explain exactly how. If another path makes more sense for your situation, he'll tell you that too.
Step 3: No Fees Unless You Win
The firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and no attorney fees are charged unless compensation is recovered. All case costs are advanced by the firm. You focus on your recovery, the legal work is handled.
About Michael Gunzburg, P.C.
Michael Gunzburg, P.C. is a New York City personal injury law firm with 39 years of trial experience. Michael Gunzburg is admitted to practice in New York State (Appellate Division, Second Department), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York. He is a Certified Public Accountant in New York State since 1987, a credential he applies directly to calculating economic damages in personal injury cases, including lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and future medical costs. The firm has recovered multimillion-dollar results for clients across Manhattan and all five boroughs, including a $20 million structured settlement and multiple verdicts and settlements exceeding $2 million.
Key Takeaways
- Personal injury victims in Tribeca, SoHo, and Downtown Manhattan generally have three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit under New York's statute of limitations, though claims against government entities require a Notice of Claim within 90 days, as of June 2026, with ongoing legislative activity in New York, qualifying deadlines should be confirmed with an attorney.
- Michael Gunzburg, P.C. works on a contingency fee basis, no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered.
- New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for an accident.
- Michael Gunzburg holds dual credentials as a licensed attorney and a Certified Public Accountant, which he uses to calculate the full economic value of personal injury claims, including future medical costs and lost earning capacity.
- Construction workers injured on Tribeca or SoHo job sites may have claims under New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 that go beyond workers' compensation.
Questions From Tribeca and SoHo Residents
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim after an accident in Downtown Manhattan?
New York's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is generally three years from the date of injury, as of June 2026. If your claim involves a government entity, such as a city agency, NYC Transit, or a city-owned property, you typically must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident before any lawsuit can proceed. Missing either deadline can permanently bar your claim, so speaking with an attorney quickly after an accident is important.
What if I was hit by a delivery truck or rideshare vehicle in Tribeca or SoHo?
Accidents involving commercial vehicles and rideshare cars involve different insurance coverage layers than standard car accidents. A rideshare vehicle like Uber or Lyft may be covered under the driver's personal policy, the company's commercial policy, or both, depending on whether the driver had the app open and whether they were carrying a passenger. The firm handles these cases regularly and knows how to identify all available coverage and pursue full compensation.
Can I file a claim if I slipped and fell on a commercial property in SoHo?
Yes. Property owners and tenants in New York have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. If you fell on a wet floor, broken step, defective sidewalk, or other hazardous condition in a SoHo retail space, restaurant, or building, the responsible party may be liable for your injuries. The key is establishing that they knew or should have known about the condition. Evidence collected early, photos, incident reports, and medical records, is critical to these cases.
I work in construction in Tribeca. Can I sue my employer if I'm hurt on the job?
Generally, workers' compensation limits your ability to sue your direct employer. However, New York Labor Law gives construction workers meaningful additional rights. Under Sections 240 and 241, property owners and general contractors can be held strictly liable for certain types of falls and construction site injuries, regardless of whether your employer was also at fault. This allows injured workers to pursue third-party claims that workers' compensation does not cover, including pain and suffering.
What does it cost to hire Michael Gunzburg, P.C. for a personal injury case?
Nothing upfront. The firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means legal fees are only charged if compensation is recovered. Case costs, including expert fees and filing costs, are advanced by the firm. This structure means that anyone seriously injured in Tribeca, SoHo, or Downtown Manhattan can pursue a claim without worrying about whether they can afford an attorney.
Serving Tribeca, SoHo, and the Surrounding Downtown Area
Michael Gunzburg, P.C. represents personal injury clients throughout Tribeca (10007, 10013), SoHo (10012, 10013), and the surrounding Downtown Manhattan neighborhoods, including the West Village, NoLita, Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side. The firm also serves clients throughout all five boroughs and Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Whether an accident happened near the Holland Tunnel approach on Varick Street, on a cobblestone block in Tribeca, or along the Broadway shopping corridor in SoHo, the firm serves this part of the city.
Contact Michael Gunzburg, P.C., Serving Tribeca and SoHo
If you or someone you know was seriously injured in Tribeca, SoHo, or Downtown Manhattan, the time to act is now. Evidence disappears, witnesses move on, and legal deadlines run regardless of how you're feeling. Michael Gunzburg, P.C. offers a free case evaluation with a response within 24 hours. Call (212) 725-8500 or reach out through the firm's website. There are no upfront costs and no fees unless the firm recovers compensation for you.