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…
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Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash in the Bronx Underscores the Devastating Impact of High-Speed Collisions
A tragic three-car crash in Co-op City, the Bronx, has once again highlighted the severe consequences of traffic collisions in New York City. According to the NYPD, the crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Bartow Avenue, near The Mall at Bay Plaza. The violent chain-reaction collision left one woman dead…
Deadly Belt Parkway Crash in Queens Raises Alarming Questions About Reckless Driving
As Queens car accident lawyers, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation reckless driving can bring to families and communities. The recent fiery crash on the Belt Parkway that killed 24-year-old driver Noah Thompson and his 22-year-old passenger Jewel Perez is a heartbreaking reminder of just how deadly these incidents can be…
Stand-Up Scooter Rider Killed in Cambria Heights Collision: Our Queens Car Accident Lawyers Call for Accountability
A fatal crash in Queens, NYC, tragically ended the life of a local stand-up scooter rider during morning rush hour, underscoring the increasing dangers faced by micromobility users on city streets. According to the NYPD, 39-year-old Shaun Lagredelle was riding his electric scooter westbound on 116th Avenue in Cambria Heights…
Another Child Killed by an SUV in Crown Heights: How Oversized Vehicles Are Endangering Brooklyn’s Streets
By the Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf An 8-year-old boy was recently struck and killed at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a tragic and avoidable death that underscores the growing threat posed by oversized…
Capping E-Bike Speeds Won’t Stop the Killing—Building Safer Streets Will
As New York City bicycle-accident attorneys, we question Mayor Eric Adams’s push to cap e-bike speeds at 15 mph. The proposal grabs headlines, but the data shows that speed-limited e-bikes aren’t what’s killing New Yorkers—multi-ton motor vehicles and policy inaction are. What the Numbers Say From January 2024 through May…
Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Kills Pregnant Woman Returning from Concert
As Brooklyn car accident lawyers with deep experience handling hit-and-run litigation, we are horrified by the senseless death of Tiffany Cifuni, a 32-year-old woman who was fatally struck after a minor crash in Bedford-Stuyvesant last Saturday night. The incident not only highlights the risks pedestrians face immediately after collisions, it…
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…
Pedestrian Killed by Van in Bronx Left-Turn Collision: A Tragic Reminder of the Risks Faced by New York City Walkers
A 52-year-old pedestrian, Inza Fofana, tragically died after being struck by a van while crossing the street at E. 149th Street and Morris Avenue in Mott Haven. The fatal crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday when a 2019 Ford Transit van, driven by a 48-year-old man, was attempting a…
Did New Yorkers Stay Safer This Winter Because They Stayed Inside? A Cautionary Look at NYC’s Historic Q1 Drop in Traffic Fatalities
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motor vehicle occupant fatalities declined in New York City during the first quarter. While Mayor Adams Celebrates Progress Under Vision Zero, Winter Weather May Be the Unsung Hero Officials are celebrating a sharp and historic drop in traffic fatalities during the first quarter of 2025. According…