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Medical Misinformation Is a Patient Safety Crisis: How Health Literacy Can Save Lives

As medical malpractice attorneys representing patients across New York, We’ve witnessed the serious harm that can result when patients rely on false or misleading medical information.. Today, the widespread and viral nature of medical misinformation is not just a public health issue—it is a patient safety crisis. According to the…

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City to Fix Dangerous Bushwick Intersection After Fatal Truck Crash: A Step Toward Safer Streets

As New York truck accident lawyers, we understand the devastating consequences that unsafe roadway design can have, not just for pedestrians and cyclists, but for drivers as well. A recent announcement by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to redesign a hazardous Bushwick intersection highlights a tragic reality:…

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Two Pedestrians Killed in Separate NYC Crashes: A Reminder of the City’s Ongoing Traffic Safety Crisis

At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, we are deeply saddened to learn of two fatal pedestrian crashes that occurred in New York City this past Friday — tragic events that underscore the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians across the five boroughs. Upper West Side: 57-Year-Old Pedestrian…

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NYC Launches New Task Force to Crack Down on Dangerous Construction Sites

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in New York City, placing not only workers but also pedestrians and residents at risk when safety corners are cut. As NYC construction accident lawyers representing injured workers and families for decades, we have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of preventable site…

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Queens Car Accident Lawyers on Kew Gardens Crash: Off-Duty Firefighter Indicted for Drunk, Drugged Driving That Killed 23-Year-Old Justin Diaz

The recent arraignment of Michael Peña, a former FDNY firefighter accused of causing a fatal car crash in Kew Gardens while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, highlights the devastating consequences of reckless driving and the urgent need for accountability in our justice system. On February 26, 2025, 23-year-old…

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Major Legal Shift: New York Now Allows Negligence Claims in Dog Bite Cases

In a groundbreaking ruling, the New York Court of Appeals has eliminated a long-standing legal hurdle for dog bite victims. For the first time, individuals injured by dog attacks in New York can file negligence claims against dog owners—even if the animal had no known history of aggression. A Departure from the Old Standard…

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Did NYPD Officers Break Protocol in Deadly Inwood Police Chase Crash? Family Seeks Answers After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Fatal Fire

On April 2, 2025, a high-speed police chase through Upper Manhattan ended in tragedy when a stolen 2025 Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood and burst into flames. The driver, later identified as 31-year-old Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, was killed in the fiery wreck. Now, his family is…

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Grieving Family Seeks Answers After Young Mother Dies Following C-Section in Queens: What Legal Options Do Families Have After Maternal Death in New York?

The tragic death of 24-year-old Tenisha Evans, a first-time mother who passed away just 15 days after delivering twin boys via C-section at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, has left her family and community searching for answers—and justice. As New York birth injury lawyers, we know that stories…

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Activists Demand Pedestrian Access on Queensboro Bridge—But City Still Prioritizes Cars Over Safety

Despite years of planning and a near-complete pedestrian infrastructure project on the Queensboro Bridge, New York City continues to favor motor vehicles over the safety of its most vulnerable road users. On Saturday, more than 200 activists, including local officials and transportation advocates, walked across the southern roadway of the…

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Ben Rubinowitz to Lead Jury Selection Workshop at Trial Lawyer University Skills Bootcamp in Huntington Beach, CA, June 4–7

Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that Managing Partner Ben Rubinowitz will be speaking at the upcoming Trial Lawyers University (TLU) Skills Training Bootcamp, taking place June 4–7 in Huntington Beach, California. This immersive four-day event brings together some of the nation’s top…

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