When a family loses a daughter to a preventable tragedy, accountability is not optional. It is essential. At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our attorneys are representing the family of Órla Baxendale, a 25-year-old dancer whose life was cut short by a mislabeled cookie that was…
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Man Arrested After Deadly Brooklyn Bicycle Hit-and-Run
A 33-year-old Medford man has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run crash that killed cyclist Alexandra “Allie” Huggins, 32, in Williamsburg. This development brings long-awaited progress in a case that outraged Brooklyn’s cycling community and highlighted once again the devastating consequences of drivers fleeing crash scenes. What Happened on…
Our Bronx Car Accident Lawyers Address The Fatal Collision That Claimed the Life of 80-Year-Old Pedestrian in Allerton
An 80-year-old Bronx resident, Rose Young, was fatally struck last Thursday while crossing the intersection of Holland Avenue and Allerton Avenue in the Allerton neighborhood. According to police, Ms. Young was walking through the crosswalk when a 56-year-old driver operating a 2005 Honda Odyssey made a left turn from northbound…
After Influencer’s Criminal Sentence in Ocean Parkway Crash, Our team of Brooklyn Car Accident Attorneys Focus on What Still Must Be Done for the Victims’ Family
A Brooklyn Supreme Court judge has sentenced the driver responsible for the devastating Ocean Parkway crash that killed a mother and two of her young children and severely injured a third one. But while the criminal case has concluded, the sentencing does nothing to address the ongoing needs, losses, and…
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Box Truck in the Bronx
By the NYC Truck Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf A 68-year-old man lost his life after being hit by a box truck in the Bronx on October 28th. According to police, the fatal collision occurred around 12:23 p.m. at the intersection of East…
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash in West Village Highlights Dangers to NYC Pedestrians
By the New York Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf A tragic collision in Greenwich Village on Thursday morning underscores the persistent dangers pedestrians face on New York City streets — even in marked crosswalks. According to police, a 61-year-old driver fatally struck…
Legal Options After a Hit-and-Run Involving a Stolen Car: The Tragic Death of Long Island Veteran Peter Morris
When a crash involves a stolen or hit-and-run vehicle, victims and their families are often left with devastating losses and difficult legal questions. The recent death of beloved Vietnam War veteran Peter Morris, 80, in South Farmingdale highlights the urgent need to understand what options are available after such a…
Tragedy at the Gateway Program Tunnels Site — A Case Study for New York Construction Accidents
By the NYC Construction Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Recently, a fellow construction worker lost his life on a major New York City tunnel project. The death of 52-year-old Jorge Sanchez, who reportedly had worked a 35-hour shift just days before his fatal fall,…
Welcome NYC Personal Injury Attorney Adam J. Tynan
The New York personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackau is pleased to welcome attorney Adam J. Tynan to the firm. Adam is an experienced civil litigation attorney who vigorously advocates for individuals and families who have suffered personal injuries. His practice focuses…
More Witnesses Testify in Deadly July 4 rash Trial — What It Means for Victims and Their Legal Rights
On October 21, 2025, multiple witnesses testified in the bench trial of Daniel Hyden, the man accused of driving drunk and plowing into a crowd at Corlears Hook Park on the Lower East Side on July 4, 2024. The crash left four people dead — Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney (her…