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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Delta planeOn October 1, 2025, a collision between two Delta Air Lines planes on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport raised serious safety and liability concerns. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. when Endeavor Air Flight 5047, arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina, struck Endeavor Flight 5155, which was preparing to depart for Roanoke, Virginia. Endeavor is a Delta subsidiary.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight 5047 was taxiing to its gate when it made contact with Flight 5155 at the intersection of Taxiways M and A. Preliminary findings indicate that air traffic control had instructed Flight 5155 to hold and yield. The wing of Flight 5155 reportedly struck the fuselage of Flight 5047.

Flight Attendant Injured

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Mitchel Housing Complex in the Bronx where the collpase occuredWhen a portion of the 20-story Mitchel Houses in the Bronx collapsed on October 1, 2025, after an explosion in a ventilation shaft, hundreds of families were forced to evacuate. While no injuries were reported, residents lost access to their homes, belongings, and sense of safety. The collapse raises important questions about tenants’ rights, the legal responsibility of public housing authorities, and the options available to residents after such a catastrophic event.

Tenant Rights After a Building Collapse

New York tenants are legally entitled to safe and habitable housing. When a building becomes structurally unsafe—whether due to poor maintenance, faulty equipment, or systemic neglect—residents may have legal claims for:

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School Bus Accident Lawyer: 4-Year-Old Critically Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 4-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being struck by a school bus in Midwood, Brooklyn, on Monday afternoon. As school bus accident lawyers in New York City, we know how devastating these crashes can be for families and how often they raise complex legal questions about driver responsibility, school district oversight, and accountability.

Police reported that the child was crossing East Second Street near Avenue J around 3:56 p.m. when the school bus hit her just steps away from her home. Witnesses described the bus coming “barreling down the street” before striking her. Emergency responders rushed the girl to Maimonides Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition.

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Federal prosecutors have charged Howard Rubin, a retired New York City financier with sex trafficking, transportation of women across state lines for sexual purposes, and bank fraud. The indictment alleges that Rubin used his significant wealth and influence to lure dozens of women—many of them former Playboy models—into what appeared to be high-paying arrangements, only for them to suffer violent assaults in a Midtown penthouse prosecutors describe as a “sex dungeon.”

The Allegations

According to the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s Office, between 2009 and 2019 Rubin restrained, beat, and electrocuted women, often ignoring pleas to stop even when a “safe word” had been agreed upon. Prosecutors allege that many of the victims were financially vulnerable and were given drugs or alcohol before the assaults.

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accident-scene-1In the early hours of Sunday morning, tragedy struck in Rockland County, NY, when a gray Honda Civic left the roadway on North Little Tor Road in New City and collided with a tree. The crash caused catastrophic damage and claimed the lives of all three occupants—two men and one woman—who were pronounced dead at the scene.

As the Clarkstown Police Department continues its investigation, families are left to process unimaginable grief and uncertainty. Beyond the emotional devastation, questions often arise about what legal options exist to pursue justice and financial support in the aftermath of such accidents.

Wrongful Death Claims in Single-Vehicle Crashes

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location-of-the-deadly-bicycle-accident-in-BrooklynA Brooklyn woman, 32-year-old Alexandra Huggins, was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by a Tesla while riding her bicycle in Williamsburg. The crash happened at the intersection of Meserole and Leonard Streets, a roadway with a painted but unprotected bike lane. According to the NYPD, the Tesla driver fled the scene and has not yet been identified.

This heartbreaking case raises urgent legal questions about accountability and justice. As NYC bicycle accident lawyers, we know how devastating hit-and-run crashes are — and how crucial it is for families to take immediate steps to protect their rights.

Why Families Must Act Quickly After a Hit-and-Run

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the airport where the victim took offState Police have confirmed the tragic death of Gerald “Jerry” Cotter, an 80-year-old pilot from Milford, New Jersey, in a small plane crash on Saturday afternoon at Kobelt Airport in Wallkill, Ulster County, NY.

Mr. Cotter, remembered by his community for his generosity and lifelong passion for aviation, was the only person on board when his Glasair Super II FT aircraft went down during takeoff around 2:25 p.m. The crash sparked a brush fire that drew multiple fire departments to the scene. Sadly, Cotter was pronounced dead at the site.

Remembering the Pilot

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A devthe New York intersection where the tourists where hit by a carastating hit-and-run crash in Midtown Manhattan has left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured, underscoring the dangers of reckless driving in New York City and the legal consequences that follow.

According to police and prosecutors, 50-year-old Alexandra Sabine Lewalter Maric, a tourist from Hamburg, Germany, was fatally struck near Bryant Park last week. Her husband, 55, suffered a severe skull fracture and remains in critical condition at Bellevue Hospital.

The driver, Mohammad Abouzaid, 40, of the Bronx, was behind the wheel of a Toyota Sienna minivan that was blocking the intersection at West 40th Street and Fifth Avenue. Authorities say he suddenly reversed into the crosswalk, hitting the couple and a nearby box truck. After the collision, Abouzaid fled the scene, only to be later apprehended and charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. Surveillance footage confirmed his involvement.

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tort claims against the city of New York 2025The New York City Comptroller’s Claim Dashboard provides real-time, continuous visibility into how the City spends taxpayer dollars on settlements and judgments. For Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025), the dashboard data offers a detailed picture of the City’s personal injury liability—showing which agencies and claim types are driving the highest costs, where payouts are increasing or declining, and what this means for personal injury victims pursuing claims against the City of New York.

Citywide Totals: Liability Still Above $800 Million

  • FY 2024: $1.06 billion in settlements/judgments
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NYC Personal Injury Attorney Ben Rubinowitz to speak at Decision 2025Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Ben Rubinowitz will be a featured speaker at DECISIONS 2025: Recent Developments in Tort Law, to be held in New York City.

Widely regarded as one of the leading trial lawyers in the nation, Ben Rubinowitz has built a reputation for securing record-setting verdicts and for his mastery of trial advocacy. At this year’s conference, he will present on Trial Practice, sharing his insights on effective courtroom strategies and techniques that have defined his career.

Topics at DECISIONS 2025

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