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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the building that collapsed in BrooklynBy Our Brooklyn Construction Accident and Building Collapse Attorney Teams

A devastating building collapse in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, left one person dead and 11 others injured, including several construction workers in critical condition. The tragedy has raised serious questions about construction site safety, excavation practices, and the responsibility of developers and contractors to protect neighboring structures.

The collapse occurred shortly after 4 p.m. at 1321 Flatbush Avenue, a three-story mixed-use building situated next to an active construction site at 2625 Bedford Avenue.

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e-bike accidents can be devastatingFollowing deadly fires in the Bronx and Brooklyn, the New York City Council announced a November 20 emergency oversight hearing to examine residential fire safety, lithium-ion battery storage, and enforcement of existing laws. For people who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones, another urgent question is whether those responsible can be held accountable through a civil lawsuit.

Under New York law, injured victims and families may have claims against a battery manufacturer, seller, repair business, property owner, or another responsible party. A successful case requires evidence connecting a defective product or negligent conduct to the harm. Responsibility cannot be determined from the occurrence of a fire alone.

What do the recent fires tell us—and what remains unknown?

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PS 200 Parents expect schools to take reasonable steps to ensure that employees entrusted with access to children can perform their responsibilities safely. When a school employee is accused of a violent crime, questions about hiring procedures, background checks, and oversight are understandable.

A recent Brooklyn case has brought those concerns into focus. Sayed Mohassib, a school aide at P.S. 200, was charged in the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Katie Suarez while she was jogging along the Shore Parkway bike path. The Department of Education said he had been suspended. Parents expressed concern about his employment and communication from the school. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The report does not identify any student injured by the aide or establish that school officials ignored prior warnings. Nevertheless, it provides an opportunity to explain when inadequate screening or a failure to respond to warning signs can lead to civil liability.

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Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® with Regional Tier 1 rankings in New York City for: • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs • Product Liability Litigation – PlaintiffsGair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that the firm has earned three Regional Tier 1 rankings in New York City in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®.

The recognition reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to representing individuals and families in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability cases throughout New York.

Three Regional Tier 1 Rankings in New York City

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Marijo C. Adimey at the Medical Malpractice Conference 2026Our personal injury law firm was proud to sponsor the New York City Bar Association’s Medical Malpractice Conference, held on October 26, 2026, supporting an important opportunity for members of the legal community to share their knowledge, experience, and insights into medical malpractice litigation.

On October 26, 2026, Marijo C. Adimey, partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, participated as a featured speaker at the New York City Bar Association‘s Medical Malpractice Conference, sharing her perspective on presenting damages in medical malpractice litigation.

The conference brought together members of the judiciary, experienced trial attorneys, and legal professionals to discuss important issues in medical malpractice litigation and courtroom advocacy.

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Marijo C. Adimey’s $60 million medical malpractice verdict has been ranked #4 among the Top 10 Medical Malpractice Verdicts in the United States for 2025 by TopVerdict. The landmark verdict, secured with attorney Aaron M. Ser, also earned national and New York State rankings across multiple categories, recognizing one of the year's most significant jury awards.New York trial attorney Marijo C. Adimey earns four TopVerdict distinctions for landmark Nassau County verdict, with Aaron M. Ser serving as second-chair trial counsel.

New York medical malpractice trial attorney Marijo C. Adimey has earned national recognition for her extraordinary $60,033,041 medical malpractice verdict, which ranked #4 among the Top 10 Medical Malpractice Verdicts in the United States in 2025, according to TopVerdict.

Adimey, a partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, served as lead trial counsel in the landmark Nassau County case, with attorney Aaron M. Ser serving as second chair.

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speeding carA recent Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run case highlights why accident victims should seek legal representation immediately rather than relying solely on a police investigation to identify the responsible driver.

On June 23, 2026, 26-year-old Vijay Bharadwaj was crossing West 34th Street at Dyer Avenue in Midtown Manhattan when a turning driver struck him, knocked him to the pavement, and ran over part of his body before fleeing the scene. (see video)

According to an October 26 Streetsblog investigation, Bharadwaj suffered a fractured hip, head injuries, and lacerations. He was unable to walk for six weeks.

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A 6-year-old girl was injured Thursday evening, October 22, 2026, when a large section of brickwork fell from a building and struck her in the head while she was playing outside in Maspeth, Queens.

According to CBS New York, the accident occurred around 7:35 p.m. on 59th Street, between Maspeth Avenue and 56th Drive. The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) reported that a section of brick veneer measuring approximately four feet by three feet detached from the side of a garage and fell onto the sidewalk.

The child was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition.

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bridging-the-gapJeffrey B. Bloom, a partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, will be a featured speaker at the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Bridging the Gap continuing legal education program, taking place October 22–23, 2026.

On Friday, October 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Bloom will present “Medical Malpractice | Key Skills in Client Counseling”. His presentation will provide newly admitted attorneys with practical guidance on client counseling in medical malpractice litigation.

Sharing Decades of Medical Malpractice Litigation Experience

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FDNY AmbulanceA bicyclist was killed Monday night in a collision with an FDNY ambulance on Staten Island, raising important questions about liability when a cyclist or pedestrian is struck by an emergency vehicle in New York.

According to news reports, the fatal collision occurred near Richmond Avenue and Christopher Lane in the Graniteville section of Staten Island. Police said the bicyclist, a man in his 40s, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Richmond Avenue when he collided with an FDNY ambulance that was traveling southbound and beginning a left turn onto Christopher Lane. The impact threw the cyclist from his bicycle, causing severe head and body injuries. He was transported to Richmond University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Importantly, authorities reported that the ambulance was not transporting a patient and was not responding to an emergency at the time of the collision.

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