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East Tremont and Park in the Bronx where a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crashA fatal hit-and-run crash in the Tremont section of the Bronx on September 21, 2026, raises several important legal issues for families after a pedestrian is killed by a driver who leaves the scene.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was crossing near East Tremont Avenue and Park Avenue shortly before 6:00 a.m. when he was struck by a white vehicle. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was speeding and traveling the wrong way on Park Avenue. Police reportedly believe the vehicle may have been a white Lamborghini. The impact threw the pedestrian onto the windshield of a parked Hyundai. The driver fled, and investigators recovered a white bumper believed to have come from the suspect vehicle.

For our Bronx car accident attorneys, a case such as this involves much more than determining whether the fleeing driver committed a crime. A fatal hit-and-run can create separate criminal, wrongful death, insurance and potentially third-party liability issues that must be investigated immediately.

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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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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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Vision Zero reimagined coverNew York City has announced a major expansion of its Vision Zero street-safety initiative, introducing more than 100 commitments intended to reduce pedestrian deaths, serious injuries and dangerous driving throughout the five boroughs.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the 10-year “Vision Zero Reimagined” plan on September 15, 2026. The initiative calls for changes to the way New York City addresses speeding and repeat dangerous drivers, intersection design, oversized vehicles, e-bikes and scooters, and the safety of municipal vehicles.

For the millions of New Yorkers who walk, bike or drive on city streets, the proposals could eventually result in significant changes to both street design and the measures used to identify and address dangerous driving.

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location of the deadly truck accident in manhattan, New YorkA 77-year-old man was killed and two women were injured Thursday morning when a flatbed truck mounted a sidewalk near the Manhattan Bridge in Chinatown, according to news reports.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. on September 10, 2026, at the busy intersection of Canal Street and Bowery. Police said the truck, which was carrying a large load of wooden pallets, had exited the Manhattan Bridge and was attempting to turn right onto Bowery when it jumped the curb and struck three pedestrians.

The man who was killed was identified by his family as Jun Ting. The two injured women, ages 52 and 71, were transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. The truck reportedly continued down Bowery and collided with another vehicle near Hester Street before stopping.

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TLU Webinar on trial practice Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Managing Partner Ben Rubinowitz will be featured in Trial Lawyers University’s TLU Beach 2026 REPLAY – Jury Selection on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET.

On Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time (10:30 AM Pacific Time), Trial Lawyers University will present “TLU Beach 2026 REPLAY – Jury Selection,” featuring Ben Rubinowitz and Michael Kelly.

Ben Rubinowitz, Managing Partner of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, will share strategies and techniques for one of the most consequential stages of a civil jury trial: jury selection.

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washington place and sixth ave where the hit and run occuredThe fatal hit-and-run that killed 22-year-old Destiny Murrell in Greenwich Village demonstrates why a top New York car accident law firm should be contacted immediately after a driver flees an accident.

Murrell, a Brooklyn resident, was crossing West Washington Place in a crosswalk at approximately 5:00 a.m. on August 23, 2026, when she was struck by a driver who fled the scene. Police said the vehicle, described as gray and possibly an SUV, traveled north on Sixth Avenue before turning onto Waverly Place.

Murrell was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. At the time of the initial report, the NYPD did not have a description of the driver, and the investigation remained ongoing.

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e-bike accidents can be devastatingNew York City lawmakers are undertaking a sweeping review of e-bike and e-scooter safety as collisions involving e-bikes continue to rise across the five boroughs

On August 4, 2026, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced that the Council will hold a comprehensive hearing on September 30 to examine e-bike and e-scooter safety, enforcement of existing laws, and at least 17 legislative proposals intended to address the growing risks associated with electric bicycles, scooters and other forms of micromobility.

According to the City Council, more than 500 e-bike collisions have already occurred in New York City in 2026, representing a 31.7% increase compared with the same period last year.

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Client testimonial for personal injury attorney Diana CarnemollaAt Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, some of the most meaningful feedback we receive comes from clients we have represented through extraordinarily difficult moments in their lives.

A recent client review of partner Diana Carnemolla is a powerful example.

Following the devastating loss of their son and mother, the family described Diana as both a compassionate source of support and a “fierce and formidable advocate in the courtroom.” Their words, reproduced in full in the accompanying visual, speak to the balance that is so important when representing families who have suffered catastrophic loss.

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