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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A Detailed Legal Perspective from our Bronx Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Bronx Hospital ratingsThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its  Five-Star Quality Ratings—a nationwide report card evaluating hospital safety, outcomes, and patient experience. The results for Bronx hospitals were deeply concerning: most received the lowest possible rating of just one star.

As medical malpractice attorneys serving the Bronx community, we believe these ratings shed light on potential risks to patient safety—and may support claims of hospital negligence.

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Personal Injury Attorneys NYCIn yesterday’s column in the New York Law Journal, our managing partner Ben Rubinowitz, assisted by James Rubinowitz of Rubinowitz Law and Evan Torgan of Torgan Cooper & Aaron, wrote about the art of turning juror bias into a challenge for cause.

In New York, civil trial lawyers have only three peremptory challenges, while challenges for cause are unlimited. The strategy is to save peremptories by guiding jurors to acknowledge bias—turning them into cause challenges.

Jurors rarely admit outright they “can’t be fair.” Instead, they hedge—“I’ll try my best” or “It depends on the facts.” Skilled attorneys use analogies and careful questioning to reframe this uncertainty. For example, comparing a juror’s “I’ll try” to a pilot saying, “I’ll try my best to land the plane” helps illustrate the risk, prompting candid admissions of bias.

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Hospitals across the country have been warned to immediately stop using certain Draeger mechanical ventilation filters after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a high-risk recall notice. The affected devices — SafeStar and TwinStar filters — are used during anesthesia and mechanical ventilation to prevent bacterial and viral contamination.

According to the FDA, the filters can cause misleading carbon dioxide readings during procedures. Carbon dioxide monitoring (capnography) is critical in surgery, particularly under anesthesia, as it helps ensure that a patient is ventilating properly. When readings are inaccurate, medical teams may administer unnecessary or harmful interventions — or fail to provide urgently needed care.

Scope of the Recall

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South Conduit and 155th Street in Queens, NYC where the hit and run accident occuredA 52-year-old man tragically lost his life early Wednesday morning after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near JFK Airport. According to police, the victim was crossing 155th Street at South Conduit Boulevard in Springfield Gardens around 2:30 a.m. when a vehicle slammed into him. Medics rushed him to Jamaica Hospital, but he could not be saved. The driver sped away without stopping, and authorities are currently reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the vehicle. No arrests have been made.

The Growing Problem of Hit-and-Run Accidents in Queens

Hit-and-run crashes leave victims and their families in a devastating position — facing serious injuries or the loss of a loved one, without the immediate ability to hold the at-fault driver accountable. In densely trafficked areas near transportation hubs like JFK Airport, the combination of high speeds, heavy truck traffic, and late-night driving can make pedestrian crossings particularly dangerous.

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location-of-the-Queens-pedestrian-accidentA 62-year-old man is fighting for his life after being hit by a luxury sedan in Queens earlier this week. The crash happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of 189th Street and Union Turnpike.

Police reported that the man was walking across the roadway when a 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 struck him. Emergency responders transported him to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Queens in critical condition. The 31-year-old motorist stayed at the location following the collision, and authorities have not announced any charges at this time.

Pedestrian Injury Cases Demand Skilled Legal Representation

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Medication-errorAs medical malpractice lawyers in NYC, we are seeing an alarming rise in cases tied to substandard and falsified (SF) medications — counterfeit or fake drugs designed to resemble legitimate pharmaceuticals. The World Health Organization has called the fight against these dangerous products one of the most urgent health challenges of the next decade.

Globally, SF drugs have become a multibillion-dollar black market, with an estimated worth of $431 billion annually. Increasingly, these medications are purchased from unregulated online marketplaces posing as legitimate pharmacies — many using deceptive tactics such as Canadian branding or maple leaf logos to gain trust. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that approximately 95% of online pharmacies selling prescription drugs are operating illegally.

The Lethal Risks Behind Counterfeit Medications

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ambulance at accident sceneA devastating accident in Astoria on Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two pedestrians and an 84-year-old motorist, highlighting the deadly consequences of high-speed collisions in busy Queens neighborhoods.

According to police, the elderly driver of a light-colored 2010 Toyota Corolla was traveling north on 42nd Street near 19th Avenue when he sped through the intersection and crashed directly into a food truck. Two men, ages 42 and 70, were ordering food at the time and were struck with such force that the impact caused catastrophic injuries. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene; the other died later at Elmhurst Hospital Center. The driver also succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Surveillance footage shows the Corolla striking the food truck before spinning out of control and hitting a Volvo sedan. The Volvo’s driver was unharmed, but multiple vehicles were damaged in the crash. Witnesses described a chaotic and heartbreaking scene, with some narrowly avoiding injury by stepping away at the last moment.

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NYC construction worker walletBy the NYC Construction Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

As of July 1, 2025, construction workers across New York City must carry the new Worker Wallet Card to perform certain specialized tasks or operate designated equipment. This change impacts workers, forepersons, and contractors citywide, with significant implications for both safety compliance and potential legal liability in the event of an accident.

How the Worker Wallet Card Came About

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aerial view of the Bronx River Parkway accident locatiomA tragic series of crashes on the Bronx River Parkway early Monday morning left two men dead and shut down a major section of the highway for hours — once again underscoring the dangers that have long plagued this roadway.

According to the NYPD, the first collision occurred just after midnight in the southbound lanes near East Gun Hill Road. Police say a 21-year-old driver of a Mercedes sedan changed lanes and struck a Volkswagen, which then hit a guardrail. The Mercedes continued in the right lane, colliding with two men on scooters. Both riders, ages 23 and 21, were ejected and fatally injured.

A secondary crash followed moments later when three other vehicles attempted to avoid the traffic caused by the initial pile-up. All southbound traffic was diverted at East 233rd Street until the roadway reopened around 8:30 a.m. Drivers were urged to take the Major Deegan Expressway as an alternate route.

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the NY parking lot where the toddler was killed by a driverA tragic accident at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon claimed the life of a 2-year-old child on Sunday afternoon, underscoring the devastating consequences of parking lot collisions and the need for heightened safety in areas where children are present.

According to New York State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. when a 2016 Acura struck the toddler in a parking lot inside the park. Emergency responders transported the child to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, where the child was pronounced dead.

Authorities reported that the driver of the Acura immediately called 911, remained at the scene, and cooperated fully with investigators. Police have classified the collision as a tragic accident, and no criminal charges are expected.

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