The 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…
A 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…
A deadly gas explosion inside a Bronx NYCHA high-rise has led to murder and multiple felony charges, highlighting once again how preventable gas-related incidents can devastate entire buildings and communities. According to law enforcement sources, a man has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly stealing a gas stove…
A frightening MTA bus crash unfolded in the Bronx today (see video below) when a Bx6 bus lost control in the Longwood section of the borough, slamming into multiple vehicles over a five-block stretch before coming to a stop near Prospect Avenue. According to reports, the incident began near Cauldwell…
Insights from our NYC Explosion and Fire Accident Lawyers A shocking video released by the FDNY shows the moment a single flicked cigarette butt ignited a devastating explosion in the Bronx, seriously injuring seven firefighters and destroying multiple vehicles. The blast, which occurred around 7 p.m. on November 5 at…
If you’re a bicyclist in New York City, one of the most alarming things you can hear about is a driver who flees after hitting a rider. That’s exactly what happened on Friday afternoon in the Parkchester section of the Bronx, at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and White Plains…
When an MTA bus jumped a barrier on the University Avenue Bridge in Morris Heights on Tuesday morning, several passengers and others were injured. The incident, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. near West 181st Street and University Avenue, underscores the legal complexities that follow bus crashes in New York City.…
A Detailed Legal Perspective from our Bronx Medical Malpractice Attorneys The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its Five-Star Quality Ratings—a nationwide report card evaluating hospital safety, outcomes, and patient experience. The results for Bronx hospitals were deeply concerning: most received the lowest possible rating of just…
As Bronx personal injury attorneys, we have seen firsthand the range of injuries that residents suffer throughout the year. 2025 is no different, with many cases coming through our office that highlight the types of accidents and injuries most commonly experienced in the borough. Understanding these injuries is crucial—not only…
The recent indictment of a Bronx middle school teacher accused of repeatedly raping his 13-year-old student is another tragic reminder of the urgent need to protect children from predators in positions of power and trust. According to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, William Jones, a 32-year-old seventh-grade math teacher at…