A 32-year-old worker was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a dumbwaiter he was servicing suddenly plummeted and landed on him inside a Midtown Manhattan building. The incident, which occurred around 12:30 p.m. inside a private social club on East 54th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, highlights the very real…
As New York car accident lawyers, we are all too familiar with the pain and loss caused by drivers who choose to get behind the wheel while impaired. Tragically, under current New York law, many drug-impaired drivers escape accountability—until it’s too late. Unlike in most states, New York requires that…
As medical malpractice attorneys, we know how devastating medical negligence can be — and one of the most overlooked yet dangerous forms of negligence is dismissing patient concerns. According to the ECRI Institute, this issue ranks as the #1 patient safety concern for 2025, and for good reason. When doctors…
Construction employers are now required to provide properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) to all workers. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant. As of January 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all construction employers provide workers with properly fitting PPE—aligning the construction industry…
As product liability attorneys, we recognize the critical importance of timely adverse event reporting by medical device manufacturers. Such reporting is not only a regulatory obligation but also a fundamental aspect of patient safety and corporate accountability. Delayed reporting can have significant legal ramifications, including: Regulatory Non-Compliance: Manufacturers are mandated…
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…
A 78-year-old woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in Murray Hill, Queens, NYC, after being struck by a gray minivan while crossing Northern Boulevard near Parsons Boulevard on March 14. The driver sped away, leaving her critically injured in the roadway. Emergency responders rushed the victim, Jung Sook…
In the complex world of modern medicine, dismissing a patient’s concerns can have devastating consequences. As medical malpractice attorneys, we have seen firsthand how ignored symptoms, unheeded warnings from family members, and overlooked caregiver observations have led to severe patient harm—even wrongful death. The legal system holds medical professionals accountable…
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf has long been recognized for its exceptional legal representation, particularly in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. A recent heartfelt testimonial from the family of Mr. Benjamin Gandl (click on picture for full size) highlights the firm’s unwavering dedication and the…
When you or a loved one suffers a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence, selecting the right personal injury lawyer in NYC can make all the difference in securing the compensation you deserve. With some of the highest personal injury verdicts and settlements in the country, the attorneys at…