Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is a New York Plaintiff's personal injury law firm specializing in automobile accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, police misconduct and all types of New York personal injury litigation.
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location of the Brooklyn Hit and Run fatal accidentFrom the Perspective of our Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers

Another life was lost to reckless driving on the streets of Brooklyn—and this time, it was a man who reportedly died saving someone else.

According to authorities, a 36-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night at the intersection of East New York Avenue and Broadway in East New York. Witnesses say the driver of a silver sedan was speeding down the roadway around 10 p.m., hitting multiple construction barriers before slamming into the man at the intersection and fleeing the scene. Tragically, the victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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intersection of Cropsey Avenue and 17th Avenue in Brooklyn where the van accident occuredA serious van crash in Brooklyn’s Bath Beach neighborhood left more than a dozen people injured on Tuesday morning, highlighting the vulnerability of passengers who rely on ambulette and medical transport services. The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Cropsey Avenue and 17th Avenue.

The vehicle involved, a transport van operated by D & J Ambulette Services, was carrying adult passengers with special needs when it veered off the road and struck a tree. Witnesses stated the 44-year-old driver attempted to swerve to avoid another vehicle, causing the van to lose control and crash. Initial reports from ABC7NY confirmed that 12 individuals were transported to NYU Langone Hospital for evaluation, while News12 placed the number of injuries at 14. Among the injured, one person suffered a leg injury, and another sustained a head laceration.

As Brooklyn automobile accident attorneys who have represented victims in similar crashes, we understand that transport vans like ambulettes must adhere to strict safety standards. When drivers make sudden maneuvers or when these vehicles are not properly maintained, the consequences can be devastating, especially for passengers with disabilities who may be less able to brace for impact or exit a damaged vehicle quickly.

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Location of the fatal collision between the car in the scooter in QueensA 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 just before 6:40 a.m. on June 26, when a Ford Transit van traveling eastbound attempted to turn left onto Nashville Boulevard. The van collided with the scooter, throwing Lagredelle to the pavement. He sustained severe head and body injuries and was rushed by EMS to Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

As Queens car accident lawyers, we have seen far too many cases involving electric scooters and bicycles where drivers fail to yield or misjudge turns—often with fatal consequences. These cases raise urgent questions about visibility, driver attentiveness, and the adequacy of street design in protecting vulnerable road users.

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location-of-the-deadly-accident-on-Eastern-ParkWayBy 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 vehicles on our city streets.

Mordechai Keller, a young pedestrian barely tall enough to clear the bumper of the SUV that killed him, was crossing Albany Avenue with the light when he was fatally struck by a 2011 Honda Pilot. Surveillance video shows the SUV advancing through the intersection as the light changed, hitting the child. The driver, a 69-year-old man with multiple prior speeding and red-light violations, was not charged.

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sexual abuser Zhi Alan ChengThe recent guilty plea of Queens gastroenterologist Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng underscores a chilling breach of medical trust — and a tragic reminder of how vulnerable patients can be to sexual abuse, even in the most trusted settings.

As New York doctor sexual abuse attorneys,  we represent survivors of physician misconduct and work to hold abusers — and the institutions that enable them — fully accountable under the law.

Multiple Victims, Shocking Abuse

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NYC Port Authority terminal where the bus accident occuredThis morning’s crash involving three NJ Transit buses at the Port Authority Bus Terminal is a stark reminder of the risks commuters face daily in one of the nation’s busiest transit hubs. According to authorities, the crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. during peak rush hour, leaving at least 12 people with minor injuries and one individual hospitalized for further evaluation. The Port Authority was temporarily shut down as emergency crews responded, causing major disruptions throughout Midtown Manhattan.

As New York City bus accident lawyers, we know just how chaotic and dangerous these types of collisions can be. Bus terminals like Port Authority are high-traffic, high-pressure environments, where small errors in timing, driver fatigue, poor visibility, or mechanical failure can lead to serious consequences.

Even though the reported injuries were mostly minor, the potential for catastrophic harm in a multi-bus crash cannot be overstated. Commuters seated without seatbelts, people standing, and those near exit doors are particularly vulnerable when a crash occurs. Collisions at low speeds inside terminals may not always look severe, but even seemingly minor accidents can lead to long-term injuries such as herniated discs, torn ligaments, or traumatic brain injuries — especially if victims are jolted or thrown off balance.

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construction worker on scaffoldingA new bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., aims to exempt federally funded projects in New York from the protections of Labor Law 240—known as the Scaffold Law. As construction accident attorneys who have represented injured workers for decades, we strongly oppose this proposal. The Scaffold Law, along with Labor Law 241, has played a critical role in holding employers accountable and preventing fatal falls on worksites across the state.

Labor Law 240: A Life-Saving Measure, Not a Legal Burden

Labor Law 240 places strict liability on owners and contractors for elevation-related injuries, ensuring that those with control over safety are held responsible when preventable accidents occur. This legal framework has created powerful incentives for construction firms to invest in life-saving measures like guardrails, scaffolds, and harnesses.

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250px-Tacrolimus-1YAT-ball-and-stick-model When a patient receives a life-saving kidney transplant, they rely on immunosuppressive medications like tacrolimus to prevent their body from rejecting the organ. These drugs are not optional—they are critical. But what happens when the very drug meant to protect a transplant patient may have contributed to the failure of their new organ?

According to a recent Pro Publica Investigation, that is the unsettling reality facing Joe DeMayo, a transplant recipient who was prescribed generic tacrolimus manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals. Despite faithfully taking the drug as directed, his donated kidney began to fail much earlier than expected. What DeMayo didn’t know—and what thousands of patients across the country likely didn’t know—is that the FDA had found serious manufacturing violations at the Indian factory where his medication was produced, including the manipulation of drug-testing records.

As New York medical malpractice attorneys, we are deeply concerned by the implications of this case—not only for DeMayo, but for the many transplant patients who trust that the drugs they take are both safe and effective.

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Common_Mens_Health_Concerns_2025As New York medical malpractice attorneys, we have seen firsthand how delayed diagnoses, improper screenings, and mismanaged care can have devastating consequences for male patients. In 2025, men continue to face serious health risks—including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and mental health issues—that demand timely, competent, and proactive medical attention. Unfortunately, when that care falls short, the outcome is too often life-altering or fatal.

1. Heart Disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among men. It includes conditions like heart attacks and strokes—both of which can be fatal without prompt diagnosis and emergency care. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking are key risk factors. Failure to monitor or manage these risk indicators may constitute medical negligence.

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location of the Long Island Car AccidentA serious pedestrian crash in Huntington early Sunday morning has once again drawn attention to the dangers of impaired driving—this time involving an off-duty law enforcement officer.

According to Suffolk County police, a 28-year-old man was crossing New York Avenue at Carver Street around 2:30 a.m. when he was struck by a southbound 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The driver was later identified as Alexander Vargas, a 30-year-old off-duty Suffolk County police officer assigned to the Second Precinct.

The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. Vargas was arrested at the scene and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Following the incident, he was suspended without pay.

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