Manhattan Construction Accident Lawyer

Manhattan’s construction landscape is unlike anywhere else in the world. With over 40,000 active construction sites across the borough at any given time, the sheer density and scale of building projects create a constant threat to pedestrians simply trying to navigate the city’s sidewalks. From the supertall luxury towers reshaping the skyline to gut renovations in century-old tenement buildings, construction in Manhattan forces millions of pedestrians into dangerous proximity with active job sites every single day.

The vertical nature of Manhattan construction creates a constant rain of hazards from above. Pedestrians walking beneath high-rise projects in Hudson Yards, the Financial District, and Midtown face daily risks from falling tools, construction materials, and debris plummeting from 20+ stories. Scaffolding collapses, unsecured materials blown off buildings by wind, and crane accidents turn ordinary walks to work into life-threatening situations. Unlike suburban areas where construction sites can be fenced off with buffer zones, Manhattan’s density means pedestrians have no choice but to walk directly beneath these dangers.

The city’s iconic sidewalk sheds, while meant to protect pedestrians, often create a false sense of security. These temporary structures frequently fail due to poor maintenance, structural defects, or debris overload, collapsing onto unsuspecting pedestrians below.

In addition, Manhattan’s dense urban grid forces pedestrians into impossibly tight spaces around construction sites. Sidewalks narrowed to single-file passages push people within inches of operating heavy machinery, swinging crane loads, and unstable building facades. The constant chaos of construction vehicles and equipment operating at street level creates chaos that leaves pedestrians exposed and at risk of being seriously injured. 

Whether you were struck by falling debris in Times Square, injured by a sidewalk shed collapse in SoHo, or hurt by scaffolding failure on the Upper West Side, you need an attorney who understands the city’s unique construction environment. Eric Richman’s extensive knowledge of New York premises liability and labor laws allow him to build powerful cases that hold both property owners and contractors accountable, securing maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, disabilities, and the profound impact these injuries have on their lives.