A devastating accident in Astoria on Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two pedestrians and an 84-year-old motorist, highlighting the deadly consequences of high-speed collisions in busy Queens neighborhoods. According to police, the elderly driver of a light-colored 2010 Toyota Corolla was traveling north on 42nd Street near 19th Avenue…
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Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on Bronx River Parkway Highlights Ongoing Safety Concerns
A tragic series of crashes on the Bronx River Parkway early Monday morning left two men dead and shut down a major section of the highway for hours — once again underscoring the dangers that have long plagued this roadway. According to the NYPD, the first collision occurred just after…
Toddler Fatally Struck by Car in Belmont Lake State Park Parking Lot in Long Island, NY
A tragic accident at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon claimed the life of a 2-year-old child on Sunday afternoon, underscoring the devastating consequences of parking lot collisions and the need for heightened safety in areas where children are present. According to New York State Police, the incident occurred…
Following Reports of 17 Deaths, Boston Scientific Updates Instructions for Watchman Heart Device Components
Boston Scientific has issued updated instructions for products used in the implantation of its Watchman left atrial appendage closure device after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked the procedure to 120 serious injuries and 17 patient deaths. FDA Safety Alert Highlights Increased Risk Under Sedation According to an FDA…
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run: Driver Still at Large
By the Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf A pedestrian was fatally struck in the early hours of Saturday morning in Brooklyn, in yet another tragic reminder of the dangers that pedestrians face on New York City streets. The fatal hit-and-run occurred…
Queens E-Bike Rider Killed in Collision with SUV: A Growing Crisis on NYC Streets
From the E-Bike Accident Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Another fatal e-bike crash has claimed the life of a Queens resident, underscoring the rising dangers faced by cyclists and micromobility users on New York City streets. Zhao Feng Zhen, a 55-year-old woman from Bayside,…
Who Is Liable When a Stolen Rental Car Kills a Pedestrian and Cyclist in NYC?
Legal options for families after the Chinatown tragedy involving an overdue Enterprise vehicle The tragic crash that unfolded in Manhattan’s Chinatown last Saturday morning has left New Yorkers shaken—and two families in mourning. According to police and prosecutors, a stolen blue Chevy Malibu, overdue by 17 days from an Enterprise Rent-A-Car,…
Know Your Legal Rights: Heat Illness Injuries and Fatalities in Construction
Construction employers have a legal duty to provide a safe workplace under both federal OSHA regulations and state workplace safety laws. This duty includes taking reasonable steps to prevent heat illness by providing water, shade, rest breaks, training, and emergency response plans. If your employer fails in these duties and…
Did a Police Pursuit Lead to the Death of 15-Year-Old Antonio Benitez?
Queens Tragedy Raises Questions About NYPD Pursuit Practices and Accountability At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our Queens car accident attorneys represent families whose lives have been shattered by high-speed police chases gone wrong. The recent death of 15-year-old Antonio “Anthony” Benitez—struck by an unlicensed driver…
Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Crash Kills Two: A Tragic Reminder of the Urgent Need for Street Safety Reforms
From the perspective of our Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers Two men are dead and a young driver is facing manslaughter charges after a brutal hit-and-run crash in Sunset Park early Friday morning. The victims, 80-year-old Kex Un Chen and 59-year-old Faqiu Lin, were crossing Third Avenue at 52nd Street when…