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PS 200 Parents expect schools to take reasonable steps to ensure that employees entrusted with access to children can perform their responsibilities safely. When a school employee is accused of a violent crime, questions about hiring procedures, background checks, and oversight are understandable.

A recent Brooklyn case has brought those concerns into focus. Sayed Mohassib, a school aide at P.S. 200, was charged in the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Katie Suarez while she was jogging along the Shore Parkway bike path. The Department of Education said he had been suspended. Parents expressed concern about his employment and communication from the school. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The report does not identify any student injured by the aide or establish that school officials ignored prior warnings. Nevertheless, it provides an opportunity to explain when inadequate screening or a failure to respond to warning signs can lead to civil liability.

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Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® with Regional Tier 1 rankings in New York City for: • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs • Product Liability Litigation – PlaintiffsGair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that the firm has earned three Regional Tier 1 rankings in New York City in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®.

The recognition reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to representing individuals and families in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability cases throughout New York.

Three Regional Tier 1 Rankings in New York City

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Marijo C. Adimey at the Medical Malpractice Conference 2026Our personal injury law firm was proud to sponsor the New York City Bar Association’s Medical Malpractice Conference, held on October 26, 2026, supporting an important opportunity for members of the legal community to share their knowledge, experience, and insights into medical malpractice litigation.

On October 26, 2026, Marijo C. Adimey, partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, participated as a featured speaker at the New York City Bar Association‘s Medical Malpractice Conference, sharing her perspective on presenting damages in medical malpractice litigation.

The conference brought together members of the judiciary, experienced trial attorneys, and legal professionals to discuss important issues in medical malpractice litigation and courtroom advocacy.

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speeding carA recent Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run case highlights why accident victims should seek legal representation immediately rather than relying solely on a police investigation to identify the responsible driver.

On June 23, 2026, 26-year-old Vijay Bharadwaj was crossing West 34th Street at Dyer Avenue in Midtown Manhattan when a turning driver struck him, knocked him to the pavement, and ran over part of his body before fleeing the scene. (see video)

According to an October 26 Streetsblog investigation, Bharadwaj suffered a fractured hip, head injuries, and lacerations. He was unable to walk for six weeks.

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A 6-year-old girl was injured Thursday evening, October 22, 2026, when a large section of brickwork fell from a building and struck her in the head while she was playing outside in Maspeth, Queens.

According to CBS New York, the accident occurred around 7:35 p.m. on 59th Street, between Maspeth Avenue and 56th Drive. The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) reported that a section of brick veneer measuring approximately four feet by three feet detached from the side of a garage and fell onto the sidewalk.

The child was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition.

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FDNY AmbulanceA bicyclist was killed Monday night in a collision with an FDNY ambulance on Staten Island, raising important questions about liability when a cyclist or pedestrian is struck by an emergency vehicle in New York.

According to news reports, the fatal collision occurred near Richmond Avenue and Christopher Lane in the Graniteville section of Staten Island. Police said the bicyclist, a man in his 40s, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Richmond Avenue when he collided with an FDNY ambulance that was traveling southbound and beginning a left turn onto Christopher Lane. The impact threw the cyclist from his bicycle, causing severe head and body injuries. He was transported to Richmond University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Importantly, authorities reported that the ambulance was not transporting a patient and was not responding to an emergency at the time of the collision.

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location of the fatal queens drunk driving accidentA fatal pedestrian collision in Flushing, Queens, involving a 1-year-old child raises significant legal issues concerning driver negligence, pedestrian right-of-way, impaired driving, and potential wrongful death liability under New York law.

According to the Queens District Attorney’s Office, the collision occurred on October 11, 2026, at the intersection of Murray Street and 32nd Avenue. Prosecutors allege that 57-year-old Elvin Rivera was operating a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Murray Street when he failed to properly stop at a stop sign, entered the intersection, and struck a stroller carrying 1-year-old Justin Hu.

The child was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His nanny, who was pushing the stroller, reportedly sustained an injury to her arm.

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Marijo Adimey will be a speaker at the New York Bar Association Medical Malpractice ConferenceGair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is pleased to remind colleagues that partner Marijo C. Adimey will serve as faculty at the New York City Bar Association Medical Malpractice Conference on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Marijo will participate in the session “Trial Practice – Presenting and Defending Damages,” scheduled from 3:40 to 4:45 p.m., alongside Hon. Suzanne Adams, Hon. Lewis J. Lubell, Jonathan Erman, Lisa Haniff, and Meryl Schwartz.

The presentation will address one of the most important and challenging aspects of medical malpractice litigation: how damages are effectively presented, evaluated, and defended at trial. For attorneys handling serious injury and medical negligence cases, the way damages are developed and communicated can play a critical role in helping a jury understand the full impact of an injury on a patient’s life.

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Ben Rubinowitz has a new article in the New York Law JournalGair Gair Conason Managing Partner Ben B. Rubinowitz, together with trial attorney Evan Torgan, examines an important challenge facing attorneys representing elderly injury victims in a newly published New York Law Journal column, “The Last Chapter of Life: Part 2—Voir Dire as the Bridge to Summation.”

The article focuses on what the authors describe as the “age discount”,  the tendency for jurors to consciously or unconsciously view the injuries and suffering of an older plaintiff as less significant because that person may have fewer years remaining.

Rubinowitz and Torgan argue that trial lawyers should not wait until closing arguments to address this potential bias. Instead, they explain that the issue should be confronted during voir dire, when attorneys have their first opportunity to uncover jurors’ assumptions and attitudes about age.

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client testimonial for our personal injury attorneys and staffAt Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, we believe that strong legal representation is a team effort.

A serious personal injury case can be an overwhelming experience for a client. Beyond the legal issues, there is often uncertainty, stress, and the need to know that someone is truly looking out for you. That is why our approach goes beyond simply handling a case. We work together to make sure our clients feel supported, informed, and represented at every stage.

Calvin’s recent review, shown above, speaks powerfully to that experience and to the work of Ben Rubinowitz, Peter Saghir, Nicole Hanna, and Angella Ibishaj on his behalf.

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