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…
Articles Posted in Bus Accidents
Brooklyn School Bus Accident Leaves 11-Year-Old Girl Dead; Driver Charged
An 11-year-old Brooklyn girl was fatally struck by a school bus in Bath Beach during afternoon dismissal hours, underscoring serious safety obligations placed on school bus drivers operating in dense city neighborhoods. The victim has been identified as Amira Aminova, a Brooklyn resident. The collision occurred shortly after 3 p.m.…
Scarry MTA Bus Accident in the Bronx injures 8: When Public Transportation Fails Riders and Pedestrians
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…
NYC Bus Accident Causes Injury and Exposes Ongoing Safety Failures in Midtown
An out-of-control Coach USA bus barreled onto the sidewalk and slammed into building scaffolding and a Midtown Manhattan tower near Grand Central Station on December 11, 2025 (see video below). The crash, which occurred on East 41st Street between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue, sent debris crashing down and pedestrians…
NYPD Vehicle Slams Into Bus in Tribeca, Injuring Two: What Victims Should Know About Their Legal Rights
A marked NYPD vehicle collided with a private bus in Tribeca early Saturday morning, setting off a chain-reaction crash that left two people injured and caused damage to the historic Walker Hotel Tribeca. According to police, the crash occurred around 5:50 a.m. when the police SUV, traveling southbound on Broadway,…
Queens Bus Collision on Sanford Avenue Raises Questions of Negligence and MTA Liability
More than a dozen people were injured Monday morning when two Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses collided on Sanford Avenue near Bowne Street in Flushing, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when one bus rear-ended another as both approached the intersection. Police said one driver and…
Our School Bus Accident Lawyers Examine Brooklyn Crash That Left Child in Critical Condition
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…
Super Speeder With 16 Speeding Tickets Crashes Into MTA Bus in Bay Ridge, Renewing Calls for State Action
A serious car accident in Bay Ridge early Tuesday morning is shining a spotlight on the dangers of repeat reckless drivers and the urgent need for stronger state legislation. Details of the Crash According to the NYPD, the collision occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. at Bay Ridge Avenue and Ridge…
Bronx Bus Accident on University Avenue Bridge Raises Questions of Liability
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.…
Three-Bus Crash at Port Authority Injures Multiple People and Paralyzes Midtown Transit — Our NYC Bus Accident Lawyers Weigh In
This morning’s crash involving three NJ Transit buses at the Port Authority Bus Terminal is a stark reminder of the risks commuters face daily in one of the nation’s busiest transit hubs. According to authorities, the crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. during peak rush hour, leaving at least 12 people…