Our NYC Personal Injury Lawyers Raise Concerns About Kite Fighting, Negligence, and Public Safety Two cyclists were seriously injured—one critically—after riding into a string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge bike lane on June 1st, 2025. Despite the traumatic injuries sustained, including a severed windpipe and broken bones, the NYPD…
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Most Common Personal Injury Claims in New York in June: Insights from Top NYC Trial Attorneys
At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our New York personal injury attorneys have represented victims of negligence in New York for more than 100 years. Each June, we see a seasonal rise in serious personal injury claims across the five boroughs. Below are the most common…
Another Month Without the Greenway: NYC Must Do Better for Cyclists’ Safety
The extended closure of the Hudson River Greenway between Dyckman and 181st Streets isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a safety hazard. As New York bicycle accident lawyers, we know that even short detours can have serious consequences when cyclists are forced into traffic-heavy streets without proper protections. What’s unfolding in Upper…
Long-Awaited Queensboro Bridge Redesign Separates Cyclists and Pedestrians
A Blog by our NYC Personal Injury Lawyers After years of dangerous conditions and tireless advocacy, New Yorkers finally have a safer way to cross the Queensboro Bridge. On Sunday, the city officially opened a newly redesigned layout that separates cyclists and pedestrians for the first time in the bridge’s…
Injured This Spring? Common Springtime Personal Injury Claims in New York
Car Accidents, Bicycle Crashes, Pedestrian Knockdowns, and Construction Injuries Spike as New Yorkers Head Outdoors As New York thaws from winter and the streets grow busier, personal injury claims tend to rise—often sharply—during the spring months. At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our attorneys have represented…
Activists Demand Pedestrian Access on Queensboro Bridge—But City Still Prioritizes Cars Over Safety
Despite years of planning and a near-complete pedestrian infrastructure project on the Queensboro Bridge, New York City continues to favor motor vehicles over the safety of its most vulnerable road users. On Saturday, more than 200 activists, including local officials and transportation advocates, walked across the southern roadway of the…
Did New Yorkers Stay Safer This Winter Because They Stayed Inside? A Cautionary Look at NYC’s Historic Q1 Drop in Traffic Fatalities
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motor vehicle occupant fatalities declined in New York City during the first quarter. While Mayor Adams Celebrates Progress Under Vision Zero, Winter Weather May Be the Unsung Hero Officials are celebrating a sharp and historic drop in traffic fatalities during the first quarter of 2025. According…
DOT Report Confirms What NYC Cyclists Already Knew: Eric Adams Undermined Bike Lane Progress
As NYC bicycle accident attorneys, we have seen the devastating impact of the city’s failure to prioritize safe streets. Victims of reckless drivers often suffer life-altering injuries—broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage—all because the city refuses to implement the infrastructure that could prevent these tragedies. A newly released…
Safety First on Third: Bike Lanes Make Roadways Safer for All Users
As car accident lawyers practicing in New York City, we have witnessed the unfortunate consequences of traffic collisions and the severe impact they have on individuals, families, and communities. However, recent developments on Third Avenue present a hopeful narrative that underscores a truth we can all rally around: bike lanes…
Astoria’s 31st Avenue Traffic Redesign: Balancing Cyclist Safety and Community Concerns
The recent transformation of 31st Avenue in Astoria, Queens, from a two-way street to a one-way thoroughfare has sparked significant debate among local residents and commuters. Implemented by the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT), this change aims to enhance safety for cyclists by establishing a dedicated bike boulevard along a…