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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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truck side guards can protect pedestrian and cylcists liveThe recent fatal truck crash involving a 15-year-old Citi Bike rider on East 14th Street is raising significant legal questions about commercial truck safety, driver responsibility, and the effect of a New York City exemption that allowed the truck to operate without a side guard designed to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

15-year-old Daria Serkov was killed on September 18, 2026, after a hydro-excavation truck traveling west on East 14th Street turned right onto First Avenue and struck the electric Citi Bike she was riding with another teenager. The precise circumstances remain under investigation, and the truck driver had not been criminally charged as of September 21.

The crash is particularly notable because the truck reportedly did not have a side guard. The New York City Business Integrity Commission had granted the vehicle a waiver from the City’s side-guard requirement in 2023.

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Location of the e-bike accident that killed a teenager and injured anotherA tragic collision involving an electric Citi Bike and a sanitation truck in Manhattan’s East Village has left a 15-year-old girl dead and a 16-year-old girl injured, once again highlighting the potentially devastating consequences when cyclists and large commercial vehicles share New York City streets.

According to Streetsblog, the two teenagers were riding together on an electric Citi Bike near East 14th Street and First Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. on September 18 when they were involved in a collision with a Peterbilt truck. Both teenagers were transported to Bellevue Hospital, where the 15-year-old later died. The 16-year-old reportedly suffered a leg injury and was listed in stable condition.

The truck driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.

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location of the accidentA pedestrian was injured in the Bronx on Thursday after someone reportedly threw a heavy object from the roof of a building, according to CBS New York. Police said the object struck a pedestrian below. Few additional details about the incident have been released, including the nature of the object, the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries, or whether anyone has been arrested.

The incident is a disturbing reminder of the serious danger posed by objects that fall or are thrown from rooftops and other elevated areas in New York City. A pedestrian walking on a sidewalk may have little or no opportunity to see an object coming or move out of the way before being struck.

For someone hit in the head by a heavy object falling from several stories above, the consequences can be catastrophic.

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5-star client testimonial for attorney Jacob GreenA recent client testimonial offers a powerful reminder of what exceptional legal representation means during one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life.

The client, who was represented by attorney Jacob Green after he took over the case midway through the process, described Jacob’s “tireless dedication” and “unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth, pursuing justice, and providing much-needed closure.”

At our personal injury law firm, these words are especially meaningful to us. Behind every case is a person or family navigating circumstances that can be deeply personal, difficult and life-changing. Our responsibility extends beyond pursuing the strongest possible legal result. It also means being available, communicating thoughtfully and ensuring that our clients know their case is receiving the attention and commitment it deserves.

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Five star Client testimonial about our personal injury law firmSome cases require more than legal representation. They require a team that takes the case personally, digs into every detail, stays fully engaged, and makes the client feel that everyone involved is fighting toward the same goal.

That is the kind of team Ben B. Rubinowitz, Peter J. Saghir, Adam J. Tynan, Arshaluis Matinian, and others at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf strive to provide.

For a client facing a serious legal matter, there is an enormous difference between simply having lawyers assigned to a case and feeling that an entire team has truly taken up the fight.

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