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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New_York_City_Department_of_Sanitation_logoA fatal early-morning car and truck collision on the Long Island Expressway in Queens is raising significant legal questions regarding potential municipal liability tied to alleged improper snow removal operations. on the Long Island Expressway in Queens is now raising serious legal questions regarding potential municipal liability for alleged improper snow removal operations.

According to published reports, 50-year-old livery driver Carlos Asitimbay lost control of his vehicle around 4:30 a.m. on February 6 while traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near the Van Wyck Expressway. Sources indicate that less than two hours earlier, a sanitation vehicle may have pushed snow and ice from the shoulder into an active traffic lane, a practice prohibited on highways due to higher travel speeds and increased risk of loss-of-control crashes.

After striking the median and coming to rest perpendicular to traffic, Asitimbay’s vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer. He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Queens, where he later died from catastrophic injuries.

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Our NYC medical malpractice attorneys visting a clientFollowing a record-setting $60 million medical malpractice verdict in Nassau County Supreme Court for a man left permanently paralyzed after a negligently performed epidural steroid injection, attorneys Marijo C. Adimey and Aaron Ser, together with paralegal Polina Smolianski, visited their client, Mr. Gangaram, and his family.

There was no courtroom that evening. No testimony. No arguments. Just conversation and the quiet acknowledgment that a long and difficult legal battle had reached its conclusion.

Moments like that are why this work matters.

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NYSTLA Master Serie 2026 HighlightsThe 2026 Masters Series brought together some of the most accomplished trial attorneys in New York for an in-depth program focused on advanced litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.

Ben Rubinowitz chaired the program offering successful demonstrations, guiding thoughtful discussions on trial strategy, development of compelling case themes, and persuasive jury presentation. The program reflected a shared commitment to disciplined preparation and courtroom excellence.

Marijo C. Adimey delivered a compelling presentation, offering practical insight drawn from her experience handling complex, high-stakes litigation. Her remarks emphasized precision, preparation, and unwavering client advocacy.

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AFirefighters-battle-midnight-transformer-blaze-1 transformer vault fire erupted early Wednesday morning in East Williamsburg, sending a fireball into the street, charring parked vehicles, and forcing the evacuation of a seven-story residential building at 101 Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. (See video below)

According to reports, FDNY crews responded to intense flames shooting from beneath the roadway. Firefighters detected carbon monoxide levels reaching 1,000 parts per million — a concentration that can quickly become life-threatening. Residents described seeing smoke rolling under parked cars before flames burst from the underground vault.

Two individuals were transported to Woodhull Medical Center for evaluation. Utility crews from Con Edison and National Grid responded, opening manholes, isolating gas lines, and shutting down utilities to prevent further danger.

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devante brown sexually abused children in BrooklynA Brooklyn day care worker has been charged with sexually abusing multiple young children entrusted to his care, according to prosecutors. Authorities allege that Devante Brown, a 30-year-old teacher at a Bushwick child care center, repeatedly abused four girls—ages five through nine—over a period spanning more than a year.

Prosecutors state that the alleged abuse occurred both inside the day care facility, identified as The Learning Factory, and in at least one instance at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The allegations include intimidation, with one child reportedly being told that a favorite teacher would lose their job if the abuse were disclosed.

Brown has been indicted in Brooklyn Supreme Court on multiple felony charges, including sexual conduct against a child and endangering the welfare of a child. He is currently being held at Rikers Island following the court’s decision to set bail.

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NYC Health and Hospitals Kings CountyAn analysis from our Brooklyn medical malpractice lawyers

Leapfrog hospital safety grades are designed to give patients and families a clear, data-driven picture of how safely a hospital delivers care. Despite some areas of strong performance,  received a D grade, reflecting systemic safety concerns that directly intersect with the types of cases Brooklyn medical malpractice lawyers routinely investigate.

Below is a clear breakdown of why this hospital scored poorly—and what it can mean for patients.

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house on fireOver the past week, multiple serious fires across the New York metro area have left families grieving and others hospitalized. These incidents—spanning Queens, Long Island, and Brooklyn—underscore how quickly a fire can turn catastrophic and how often preventable conditions play a role.

From the perspective of New York fire accident attorneys, these events raise urgent questions about building safety, code compliance, and accountability.

Recent Fires With Fatalities and Injuries

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The fatal hit-and-run that killed 27-year-old Marcus McLaughlin, a father of three, in a Bronx NYCHA parking lot is a devastating reminder of how quickly lives can be lost—and how complex the legal aftermath can become for surviving families.

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2025 year in review for the NYC personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & MackaufThe 2025 Year in Review documents another extraordinary year for the NYC personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, marked by record-setting verdicts, precedent-shaping settlements, and litigation that advanced safety and accountability across New York.

Throughout 2025, the firm secured results in cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, construction accidents, transportation disasters, premises liability, and sexual abuse, many of which rank among the most significant outcomes in New York State history.

Record-Setting and Notable 2025 Results

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location of the Bronx DWI accident that injured two pedestriansA late-night sidewalk crash in the Tremont section of the Bronx highlights the severe legal consequences that can follow when an alleged intoxicated driver leaves the roadway and strikes pedestrians. A Connecticut man has been charged with driving while intoxicated after police say he mounted a sidewalk and struck two pedestrians on East Tremont Avenue.

Incidents like this are not simply traffic accidents—they are pedestrian accident cases involving alleged criminal conduct, and they demand immediate legal attention.

Alleged DWI and Sidewalk Impact: Why These Facts Matter Legally

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