Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is a New York Plaintiff's personal injury law firm specializing in automobile accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, police misconduct and all types of New York personal injury litigation.
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As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the trust placed in our firm by clients, colleagues, and members of the community throughout the year. Representing individuals and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives is a responsibility we take seriously, and we are grateful for the confidence shown in our work.

As the holiday season approaches, we extend our best wishes for safety, good health, and peace to all. We look forward to continuing our work in the year ahead and remain committed to providing the highest level of advocacy for those who need it most.

Wishing everyone a safe holiday season and a healthy New Year.

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Location of the fatal hit and run accident in the LESA suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. According to court filings and police statements, the victim had the walk signal when she was struck in the crosswalk at Stanton and Clinton Streets. The driver allegedly fled the scene, leaving the victim critically injured. She later died at Bellevue Hospital.

This case underscores a reality car accident attorneys in New York City confront far too often: hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians are among the most devastating—and legally complex—traffic cases in the city.

Hit-and-Run Crashes Are Not “Accidents”

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Dooring occurs too often in NYCA fatal dooring crash in Ozone Park, Queens, has once again highlighted the serious and often overlooked dangers faced by cyclists, e-bike riders, and scooter riders on New York City streets. These incidents are not unavoidable accidents—they are frequently the result of a driver or passenger failing to exercise basic care when opening a vehicle door.

The Ozone Park Dooring Crash: A 10-Day Struggle for Survival

On the evening of November 18, 2025, Sahan Ahmed, a 24-year-old electric scooter rider, was traveling westbound on Liberty Avenue near 103rd Avenue in Ozone Park, Queens. As he passed a parked 2012 Kia Soul, the driver opened the driver’s-side door directly into his path.

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Lenox Hill Hospital named Top Hospital by LeapfrogEach year, The Leapfrog Group recognizes hospitals that demonstrate the highest level of patient safety and quality of care with its Top Hospital Award. These hospitals have stronger systems in place to prevent medication errors, deliver safer maternity care, and reduce hospital-acquired infections—factors directly tied to patient outcomes.

To qualify, hospitals must first earn an “A” Hospital Safety Grade in Leapfrog’s most recent scoring cycle and then meet strict, data-driven criteria under Leapfrog’s annual Top Hospital Methodology. There is no cap on the number of recipients; any hospital that meets the standard is honored.

Yet in 2025, only a small number of hospitals in New York State reached that benchmark.

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pregnant womanThe Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety, has released its 2025 Maternity Care Report, providing one of the most comprehensive analyses of maternity care practices in the United States. The report draws on data from more than 2,400 hospitals, representing 80% of inpatient hospital beds nationwide, with approximately 1,700 hospitals reporting maternity care data.

As New York medical malpractice lawyers, this report reinforces a critical reality: while some progress has been made in maternity safety, serious risks remain—particularly for families delivering in states with elevated C-section rates, including New York.

What Leapfrog Measures—and Why It Matters

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snowy day in new YorkA severe cold snap has gripped New York City and the Tri-State Area following recent snowfall, creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians, drivers, and workers throughout the region. With temperatures dropping into the single digits, extreme wind chills, and widespread black ice, the risk of serious personal injuries has increased significantly across New York.

In response to the extreme cold, New York City has activated Code Blue, highlighting the danger posed to vulnerable populations and underscoring the seriousness of the conditions. As New York personal injury attorneys, we routinely see an uptick in preventable accidents during periods of extreme winter weather—many caused by unsafe property conditions, untreated ice, and failure to follow basic safety obligations.

Hazardous Winter Conditions Across New York City

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location of the Bronx MTA Bus AccidentA frightening MTA bus crash unfolded in the Bronx today  (see video below) when a Bx6 bus lost control in the Longwood section of the borough, slamming into multiple vehicles over a five-block stretch before coming to a stop near Prospect Avenue. According to reports, the incident began near Cauldwell Avenue by the Forest Houses and continued through East 163rd Street, with panicked passengers on board as the bus struck at least one car and kept moving. The driver and six others were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, and the cause of the loss of control remains under investigation.

MTA buses are a critical part of daily life in the Bronx, transporting millions of passengers through some of the most congested and complex roadways in New York City. When a bus accident occurs, however, the consequences can be devastating—leaving passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists with serious injuries and unanswered questions about accountability.

As MTA bus accident lawyers, our team has decades of experience representing victims injured in Bronx transportation accidents, including collisions involving city buses, commercial vehicles, sanitation trucks, and other government-owned vehicles operating on Bronx streets.

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Location of the COACH Bus accident in Midtown ManhattanAn out-of-control Coach USA bus barreled onto the sidewalk and slammed into building scaffolding and a Midtown Manhattan tower near Grand Central Station on December 11, 2025 (see video below). The crash, which occurred on East 41st Street between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue, sent debris crashing down and pedestrians running for cover. One person was transported to Bellevue Hospital, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

From the perspective ofour  experienced New York City bus accident attorneys, incidents like this underscore how devastating a single moment of lost control can be in one of the most densely populated urban environments in the country. Even when, as reported here, a bus is not carrying passengers, the risk to pedestrians, nearby workers, and occupants of surrounding buildings is enormous.

Why Bus Accidents in NYC Are Especially Dangerous

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Sharik Bryant Killed in a Bronx Hit and Run AccidentA tragic hit-and-run in the Bronx has once again raised pressing questions for families about their rights, available legal remedies, and how to pursue compensation when a reckless driver causes a fatal pedestrian crash and flees the scene.

Early Saturday morning, 27-year-old Shariq Bryant was struck and killed while crossing E. 222nd Street near Boston Road. Police say the driver of a 2025 BMW M8 was speeding down the block before hitting Mr. Bryant and crashing into a telephone pole. Instead of staying to help, the driver ran off, leaving behind an injured passenger and a shattered community.

Loved ones describe Mr. Bryant as optimistic, supportive, and someone who brought people together. He had returned to his old Bronx neighborhood to visit friends when his life was taken without warning.

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location of the deadly moped accident in QueensA fatal collision in Jamaica, Queens is drawing renewed attention to the risks pedestrians face every day on New York City streets — including those posed by mopeds, e-bikes, and bicycles operated in violation of traffic laws. Police report that 68-year-old Trevor Lloyd Samuels was crossing at 93rd Avenue and 168th Street on Friday evening when he was struck by a moped rider while walking in a marked crosswalk. He suffered severe head trauma and later died at Jamaica Hospital.

The moped operator, 26-year-old Yunior Rodriguez, remained at the scene and was taken to Queens Hospital, where he was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

For Mr. Samuels’s family, the sudden loss has been devastating. His daughter described him as a man with “story for days”—a former correctional officer in Jamaica for nearly four decades, a dedicated home health aide, and a deeply loved father and grandfather. His five children and five grandchildren are now grappling with the weight of a preventable tragedy that unfolded in seconds.

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