Personal Injury Attorney Serving the Financial District and Battery Park City
Fighting for Injured New Yorkers for Over 39 Years
The Financial District moves fast. Hundreds of thousands of people pass through it every day, commuters funneling through the Fulton Street Transit Center and Brookfield Place, workers crossing Vesey and Liberty Streets at rush hour, tourists near the 9/11 Memorial, residents of Battery Park City heading to the Hudson River waterfront. When something goes wrong in that kind of density, the consequences can be serious, and the parties responsible are often quick to deflect.
Michael Gunzburg, P.C. is a Manhattan personal injury law firm representing seriously injured clients throughout the Financial District, Battery Park City, and the surrounding Lower Manhattan neighborhoods. With 39 years of New York trial experience and the uncommon dual credential of licensed attorney and Certified Public Accountant, Michael Gunzburg handles injury claims with a level of financial precision and litigation readiness that insurance companies take seriously.
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Why Financial District Residents and Workers Choose Michael Gunzburg, P.C.
Lower Manhattan has its own legal landscape. Claims arising here often involve corporate building owners with sophisticated legal teams, construction projects managed by large general contractors, and government entities that require strict procedural compliance. An injured person navigating that environment alone, or with an attorney who isn't prepared for it, is at a disadvantage from day one.
Michael Gunzburg has handled complex personal injury cases throughout Manhattan for nearly four decades, including construction accident cases under New York Labor Law, slip and fall claims against commercial property owners, and pedestrian knockdown cases involving vehicles operating in dense urban corridors. His background as a CPA means economic damages, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, future medical costs, are calculated with financial precision that most attorneys leave to hired experts. That preparation consistently produces stronger settlement positions and, when necessary, stronger cases at trial.
The firm works on a contingency fee basis. No upfront costs, no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered.
Common Personal Injury Situations in the Financial District
Pedestrian accidents near major transit hubs. The Fulton Street Transit Center, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, and the South Ferry and Bowling Green subway exits all generate concentrated pedestrian flows onto streets shared with delivery trucks, taxis, rideshare vehicles, and construction traffic. The intersection of Broadway and Fulton Street, Liberty Street at Church, and the blocks surrounding the Oculus are high-volume pedestrian corridors where knockdowns and crosswalk accidents occur regularly.
Construction and renovation accidents. The Financial District is one of the oldest sections of Manhattan, and its building stock is constantly being renovated, retrofitted, or converted from commercial to residential use. Active construction and renovation projects throughout the Wall Street corridor, Cortlandt Street, and the blocks surrounding the World Trade Center complex create ongoing risks, for workers under New York Labor Law and for passersby navigating sidewalk sheds, restricted walkways, and street-level debris.
Slip and fall incidents in office buildings and lobbies. The FiDi is home to some of the most densely trafficked office buildings in the country. Marble and polished stone lobbies, revolving doors, building entrances with inadequate weather protection, and high-traffic stairwells in older buildings all create slip-and-fall hazards that building owners and tenants can be held liable for when maintenance lapses cause injury.
Bicycle and pedestrian accidents along the Hudson River Greenway. The Hudson River Greenway runs along the western edge of Battery Park City and the Financial District, connecting to the piers and waterfront esplanade. It carries a high volume of cyclists and pedestrians year-round. Conflicts between cyclists traveling at speed and pedestrians crossing the path, along with poorly marked transitions between cycling and walking zones near the piers, make this corridor a recurring location for serious collisions.
Personal Injury Services Available in the Financial District
Pedestrian Accident Claims
Pedestrians struck by vehicles anywhere in the Financial District or Battery Park City have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries, lost income, and long-term medical needs. 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 and rideshare cars. When the at-fault vehicle cannot be identified, the firm also handles claims through New York's Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC), which provides compensation for hit-and-run victims who lack other insurance coverage.
Construction Accident Claims
Construction and renovation projects throughout the Financial District create real exposure under New York Labor Law. Under Sections 240 and 241, property owners and general contractors can be held strictly liable for injuries caused by falls from height, falling objects, and inadequate site safety, regardless of whether the worker's direct employer also bears fault. Michael Gunzburg, P.C. has handled construction accident cases and scaffolding accident claims across Manhattan for nearly four decades, including complex cases involving multiple contractors and corporate property owners.
Slip and Fall and Premises Liability
Commercial building owners and tenants in the Financial District are legally responsible for maintaining safe conditions throughout their properties. When a defective lobby floor, inadequate lighting, broken stairway, or icy building entrance causes serious injury, the responsible party can be held liable. The firm handles premises liability and slip and fall claims throughout Manhattan, including cases involving large corporate property managers who are practiced at disputing liability.
Wrongful Death Claims
When a fatal accident occurs, a pedestrian killed at a Financial District intersection, a construction worker who does not survive a fall, a commuter struck near the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, the surviving family has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim in New York. Michael Gunzburg, P.C. handles wrongful death cases throughout Manhattan and all five boroughs, pursuing compensation for the family's economic losses and, where applicable, the conscious pain and suffering experienced before death.
What to Expect When You Contact Michael Gunzburg, P.C.
Step 1: A Response Within 24 Hours
Every call and inquiry receives a response within 24 hours, no exception. The first conversation is focused entirely on your situation: what happened, where, and what injuries you or your family member sustained.
Step 2: A Free, Direct Case Evaluation
Michael Gunzburg personally reviews every case. He will listen carefully, ask the right questions, and give you a direct, honest assessment of your options. If pursuing a claim makes sense, he will explain what the process looks like and what to realistically expect. There is no pressure and no obligation.
Step 3: No Fees Unless You Win
The firm handles all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Legal fees are only charged if compensation is recovered. All case costs, expert witnesses, filing fees, investigation expenses, are advanced by the firm. You pay nothing out of pocket to get started.
About Michael Gunzburg, P.C.
Michael Gunzburg, P.C. is a Manhattan personal injury law firm with 39 years of New York trial experience. Michael Gunzburg is admitted to practice in New York State (Appellate Division, Second Department) and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the federal courts that serve Lower Manhattan. He has been a Certified Public Accountant in New York State since 1987, a credential he applies directly to calculating the full economic value of every personal injury case he handles. The firm has recovered multimillion-dollar results across Manhattan and all five boroughs, including a $20 million structured settlement, multiple verdicts and settlements exceeding $2 million, and a $2.3 million jury verdict in a New York County slip and fall case.
Key Takeaways
- New York's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is generally three years from the date of injury, as of June 2026. Claims against the City of New York, NYC Transit, the Port Authority, or other government entities require a Notice of Claim filed within 90 days, which should be confirmed with an attorney given ongoing legislative activity.
- Construction workers injured in the Financial District may have third-party claims under New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 against property owners and general contractors, providing compensation beyond what workers' compensation covers, including pain and suffering.
- Hit-and-run victims in the Financial District who cannot identify the at-fault vehicle may be entitled to compensation through New York's MVAIC program, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and file within the required timeframe.
- Michael Gunzburg holds dual credentials as a licensed attorney and Certified Public Accountant, which he uses to calculate the full economic impact of injuries, including lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and projected future medical costs.
- Michael Gunzburg, P.C. works on a contingency fee basis, no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered.
Questions From Financial District Residents and Workers
I was injured near the World Trade Center site or the Oculus. Who could be liable?
Liability depends on where exactly the injury occurred and what caused it. If you were injured on a public sidewalk or crosswalk, the City of New York or a nearby property owner may be responsible depending on who maintains that surface. If you were injured inside a building or on private property, the property owner or tenant is the likely defendant. If a construction or renovation project was involved, the general contractor and site owner may bear liability under New York Labor Law. Claims involving any government entity, including city-maintained streets, require a Notice of Claim within 90 days, so speed matters.
I slipped in the lobby of a Financial District office building. Can I sue the building owner?
Yes, in most cases. Building owners and commercial tenants in New York have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions on their premises. If a wet marble floor, a broken step, defective matting, or inadequate lighting caused your fall, and the building owner or management company knew or should have known about the condition, liability can attach. Large corporate property managers often have incident response protocols designed to protect their interests, not yours, which is exactly why documenting the scene immediately, seeking medical care, and contacting an attorney quickly all matter in these cases.
What rights do I have if I was hurt as a construction worker in the Financial District?
New York Labor Law provides construction workers with some of the strongest legal protections in the country. Under Section 240, property owners and general contractors are strictly liable for gravity-related injuries, falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and elevated platforms. Under Section 241, they are liable for injuries caused by unsafe construction site conditions. These claims exist in addition to workers' compensation and allow injured workers to pursue pain and suffering damages that workers' comp does not cover. The Financial District has numerous active renovation and conversion projects where these protections apply.
I was hit by a bicycle on the Hudson River Greenway. Can I file a claim?
Yes. If a cyclist struck you due to careless or reckless riding, excessive speed, failing to yield, riding on a pedestrian-only section, the cyclist can be held liable for your injuries. New York's comparative negligence rules apply, so even if you stepped into the path of the bike, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault rather than eliminated. Identifying the cyclist at the scene, getting witnesses, and seeking prompt medical care are the most important immediate steps. The firm handles bicycle collision claims throughout Manhattan.
Does it matter that I work in the Financial District but live elsewhere?
Not at all. Personal injury claims in New York are determined by where the injury occurred, not where you live. If you were injured in the Financial District, whether you are a resident of Battery Park City, a commuter from Brooklyn, or a visitor, you have the same rights under New York law. The firm represents clients from across the city and the region.
Serving the Financial District, Battery Park City, and Lower Manhattan
Michael Gunzburg, P.C. represents personal injury clients throughout the Financial District (10004, 10005, 10006, 10038), Battery Park City (10280, 10282), and the surrounding Lower Manhattan neighborhoods, including the Civic Center, Tribeca, the Seaport District, Two Bridges, and Chinatown. The firm serves clients across all five boroughs and Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Whether an accident happened near Fulton Street, along Broadway in the Financial District, on the Hudson River Greenway, or inside a Wall Street office building, the firm serves this part of Manhattan.
Contact Michael Gunzburg, P.C., Serving the Financial District
The right time to call is now. Evidence disappears, witnesses move on, and the 90-day deadline for claims against government entities moves faster than most people expect. Michael Gunzburg, P.C. offers a free case evaluation with a direct response within 24 hours. Call (212) 725-8500 to speak with the firm. There are no upfront costs and no fees unless compensation is recovered for you.