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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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contact our bronx personal injury attorneys if you or a loved one were injured in an explosion in the BronxA devastating explosion and five-alarm fire tore through a residential apartment building in the Bronx this week, leaving one person dead, multiple residents critically injured, and many families displaced from their homes. According to FDNY officials, the powerful blast caused portions of the building to collapse, blowing out windows and doors before flames rapidly spread throughout the structure. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

While emergency responders continue their work and investigators search for answers, injured residents and grieving families are often left wondering what happens next—and whether someone can be held legally responsible.

Explosion and Fire Cases Often Involve More Than One Responsible Party

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL Outstanding personal injury representation is about more than obtaining exceptional verdicts and settlements. It is about guiding people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives with skill, integrity, and compassion.

For individuals and families facing catastrophic injuries or the loss of a loved one, the legal process can feel overwhelming. Clients need experienced trial attorneys who will fight tirelessly for justice while providing the guidance and reassurance needed during an incredibly challenging time.

The client review featured here speaks to those values.

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Officer Patricia Espinosa Case: Criminal Sentencing Marks One Step as Civil Lawsuit Seeks Accountability from All Responsible PartiesThe criminal sentencing of the driver responsible for the death of Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa represents an important milestone in the pursuit of justice. But for Officer Espinosa’s family, the legal process is far from over.

On July 20, 2026, Matthew Smith, who was 20 years old at the time of the crash, was sentenced to 7 1/3 to 22 years in prison for causing the fatal drunk driving collision that claimed Officer Espinosa’s life. The sentence brings closure to the criminal prosecution, but a separate civil wrongful death lawsuit continues against the businesses and individuals alleged to have unlawfully provided alcohol to the underage driver in the hours leading up to the crash.

The civil case raises an important question that extends beyond one driver’s criminal conduct: Who else bears responsibility when an entirely preventable tragedy occurs?

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A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) on behalf of the family of Donike Gocaj, a 56-year-old woman who suffered fatal injuries after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan.A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) on behalf of the family of Donike Gocaj, a 56-year-old woman who suffered fatal injuries after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan. The lawsuit alleges that the tragedy was not an isolated accident, but the foreseeable result of years of unsafe infrastructure practices and Con Edison’s failure to implement widely available safety measures.

The complaint was filed in New York Supreme Court by Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, one of New York’s leading personal injury law firms, on behalf of Ms. Gocaj’s estate, her children, and her longtime domestic partner, Jashar Kameraj.

A Preventable Tragedy in the Heart of Manhattan

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Espinosa-Visual-with-Flag-2The family of Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Nassau County Supreme Court against multiple Long Island businesses, a social host, and the underage drunk driver responsible for the fatal Long Island car accident that claimed her life.

The lawsuit alleges that several bars, restaurants, and a liquor store illegally sold or served alcohol to Matthew Smith, who was only 20 years old, before the January 31, 2026 crash. In addition to pursuing claims against Smith, the lawsuit seeks to hold every party accountable whose alleged unlawful conduct contributed to this preventable tragedy.

The case serves as a reminder that under New York law, liability for a serious drunk driving accident may extend beyond the impaired driver. Businesses and individuals who illegally provide alcohol to underage persons may also be held legally responsible when their actions contribute to catastrophic injuries or wrongful death.

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