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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laguardia AirportGuidance Following the LaGuardia Air Canada Tragedy

A serious aviation incident at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada regional jet and a runway fire truck has left dozens injured and raised urgent legal questions. When a crash occurs on approach or on the runway, the situation is legally complex from the outset, often involving multiple parties, overlapping jurisdictions, and federal as well as international law.

For passengers and families, what happens in the hours and days after the crash can significantly impact any future claim.

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tree obstructing highway after stormA tragic crash on a busy Westchester County highway during Monday morning’s rush hour has left a family grieving the loss of a young father of two and raises urgent legal questions about responsibility and roadway safety.According to reports, a tree fell onto the highway, creating a sudden hazard in active traffic. As vehicles attempted to react, one driver swerved to avoid the falling tree, resulting in a fatal crash.

In cases like this, the central question is not only what happened—but whether it could have been prevented.

When Is a Falling Tree Considered Negligence?

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A client testimonial for New York personal injury attorney Peter SaghirA recent five-star client review for NYC trial attorney Peter J. Saghir marks the second five-star review he has received in less than a month. Congratulations to Peter for earning this recognition from a client he represented through years of litigation.

For our personal injury law firm, a five-star review represents far more than a simple online rating.

Client reviews often provide a window into what it is like to work with a trial lawyer during complex litigation. Serious accident cases frequently involve years of legal work, including investigation, depositions, negotiations with defense counsel, and preparation for trial if a fair resolution is not offered.

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Statement of New York car accident lawyer Howard Hershenhorn on Espionosa caseA driver accused of causing a fatal drunk-driving crash that killed Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa has been indicted and arraigned on multiple felony charges in Suffolk County.
Matthew Smith, 20, of Hauppauge, was arraigned on March 13, 2026, on charges including aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, aggravated vehicular assault, and driving while intoxicated in connection with the January crash. Prosecutors allege that Smith had a blood alcohol content of approximately .20, more than twice the legal limit—and ran a red light before crashing into Officer Espinosa’s vehicle.
Officer Espinosa, 42, was on her way to work at the Nassau County Police Department’s Fifth Precinct when the crash occurred. A devoted public servant, she had served with the department since 2017.
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cover of the top 10 patient safety concern ECR 2026 reportA newly released report by the ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices identifies the most serious threats to patient safety expected to impact healthcare in 2026. The annual Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns report underscores a troubling reality: despite decades of reform efforts, preventable harm remains deeply embedded in the American healthcare system.

According to the report, medical errors and other preventable adverse events cost U.S. hospitals approximately $17.1 billion every year. Another $4.6 billion annually is linked to physician burnout. When the broader consequences of unsafe care are considered, including additional treatment required after medical errors, as much as 12.6% of total healthcare spending in high-income countries may be devoted to managing the aftermath of unsafe care.

From the perspective of our New York medical malpractice attorneys, these numbers highlight a persistent systemic problem. Preventable medical errors are not rare anomalies. They often arise from failures in hospital systems, staffing, communication, and oversight.

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the South East Side of Prospect Park is dangerous for cyclistsPlans to build a long-awaited protected bike lane along the eastern edge of Prospect Park are finally moving forward, bringing important safety improvements to one of Brooklyn’s most heavily used cycling corridors.

According to city transportation officials, construction will begin this month on a $16.25 million restoration and safety project that will redesign sections of Ocean Avenue and Parkside Avenue bordering Prospect Park. The project is funded by the New York City Mayor’s Office, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and City Council District 40.

For the more than 400 cyclists who ride along this stretch every day, the project represents a significant step toward safer streets in an area long recognized as hazardous for riders.

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Brooklane Hospital in BrooklynA 4-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV on Thursday morning outside Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center on Rockaway Parkway near Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. According to police, the tragic collision occurred around 11:10 a.m. on March 5, 2026.

Authorities say the child had just left the urgent care center with his mother when he suddenly broke away from her and ran into the street. Witnesses reported that he was attempting to cross Rockaway Parkway when he was struck by a Ford SUV traveling along the roadway. The driver did not remain at the scene and continued driving.

The child’s mother reportedly picked him up and rushed him into the nearby hospital within moments of the collision, but despite the proximity to medical care, the boy died shortly afterward.

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Elderly woman falling in hospital roomFalls with injury remain one of the most common causes of preventable harm in hospitals. Federal regulators are now placing increased scrutiny on these incidents as part of broader patient safety initiatives. New and updated reporting measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are designed to improve how hospitals track, report, and ultimately prevent patient falls that lead to serious injury.

From the perspective of our medical malpractice lawyers, these measures reinforce an important principle: hospitals are expected to implement effective systems to identify patients at risk and prevent avoidable falls.

A Renewed Federal Focus on Falls With Injury

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Location of the deadly accident near LaureltownA Long Island man has been arrested more than a year after a fatal crash on the Belt Parkway in Queens that claimed the life of a 27-year-old woman.

According to police, Kenyatta Junior Weston, 31, was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, reckless driving, and multiple speeding violations in connection with the February 8, 2025 crash.

The crash occurred around 3:47 a.m. on the eastbound Belt Parkway near 233rd Street in Laurelton, Queens, when Weston allegedly lost control of a Toyota while speeding and struck a row of sand barrels. Authorities say both Weston and his passenger, Elizabeth Vanessa Perla Hernandez, were ejected from the vehicle during the violent collision.

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NYC_DOE_LogoA Brooklyn public school teacher has been arrested after a 16-year-old student reported that he sexually abused her inside a Coney Island school. According to police, Steven Schnee, 48, was taken into custody at the school Wednesday afternoon and charged with forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child, and sexual abuse.

The student told investigators that the teacher allegedly inappropriately touched her leg and made her feel uncomfortable. Authorities have not yet publicly identified the school or disclosed when the alleged incident occurred. Schnee, who earned approximately $140,000 last year working for the New York City Department of Education, was awaiting arraignment in Brooklyn Criminal Court.

While the criminal case will determine whether the accused teacher faces penalties under New York law, incidents like this also raise important questions about civil liability and the responsibility of schools to protect students from abuse.

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