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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…

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Bronx Explosion Caused by Flicked Cigarette Highlights Dangers of Fire Negligence

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…

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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…

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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…

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Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Earns Tier 1 Ranking in 2026 Best Law Firms for New York City in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Product Liability

Recognized once again for excellence in trial advocacy and record verdicts Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf has once again been honored among the nation’s top litigation firms, earning a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms for New York City. The…

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What Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Could Mean for Street Safety in New York City

New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is promising a new vision for how the city approaches safety, transportation, and justice. For those who’ve been injured on New York City streets — pedestrians struck by vehicles, cyclists hit by turning cars, or bystanders hurt in high-speed police chases — the…

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Ben Rubinowitz Ranked #1 and Howard Hershenhorn Among Top 10 on 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers List — 12 Attorneys from Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Recognized

Ben Rubinowitz, Howard Hershenhorn, and Jeffrey Bloom Celebrate 20 Consecutive Years of Super Lawyers Recognition The 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list once again highlights the exceptional legal talent of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, reaffirming the New York personal injury la firm’s position among…

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Long Island Hospital Security Guard on Life Support After Patient Attack Raises Questions About Hospital Negligence

A shocking incident at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre has once again highlighted serious concerns about hospital safety and staffing standards. According to CBS New York, 62-year-old security guard Gardy Coriolan remains on life support after being brutally assaulted by a patient while working an overnight shift in the hospital’s…

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As the Days Get Shorter, the Risk Rises: What the “Dusk & Darkness” Campaign Means for Motorists, Pedestrians and Cyclists

With the end of daylight-saving time approaching and earlier evenings settling in, New York City has once again launched its annual Dusk & Darkness Campaign under the Vision Zero initiative. As experienced New York City car accident attorneys representing injured pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, we believe it’s crucial to remind…

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Hit-and-Run After a Traffic Stop in The Bronx: What Bicyclists Should Know

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…

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