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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drunk drivingAs attorneys representing victims of drunk driving car accidents, we see firsthand the devastating consequences impaired drivers leave behind. With Memorial Day marking the start of what safety officials call the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” heightened DWI enforcement efforts are not only timely—they’re necessary.

This year, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office awarded $30,000 DWI enforcement grants to both the Long Beach and Freeport Police Departments. The goal: reduce the number of impaired drivers on Long Island’s roads during peak summer months through stepped-up patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and targeted DWI initiatives.

Why the Summer DWI Crackdown Matters

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A DEP vessel similar to the one that exploded in front of the Harlem FacilityAn explosion aboard a sewage transport vessel docked at the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in West Harlem has resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and involved three employees of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) performing work on the vessel.

The blast originated in one of the tank holds of the vessel, used to transport raw sewage, while it was docked on the Hudson River near 135th Street. The explosion generated a plume of heavy black smoke and reportedly shook the surrounding area. According to the FDNY, the force of the blast was so powerful that it threw one worker into the space between the pier and the vessel. That worker, identified as Raymond Feige, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional DEP workers were transported to area hospitals. Their conditions have not been released.

The U.S. Coast Guard indicated the explosion may be related to “hot work” operations, which often involve welding, cutting, or other activities using high heat in confined spaces. Such operations are subject to stringent safety regulations due to their high risk of ignition in enclosed or hazardous environments.

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Tiffany Cefuni killed in BK car accidentAs Brooklyn car accident lawyers with deep experience handling hit-and-run litigation, we are horrified by the senseless death of Tiffany Cifuni, a 32-year-old woman who was fatally struck after a minor crash in Bedford-Stuyvesant last Saturday night. The incident not only highlights the risks pedestrians face immediately after collisions, it underscores the urgent need for accountability when reckless drivers choose to flee.

According to the NYPD, the tragedy unfolded just before midnight near Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. Ms. Cifuni, who was in her first trimester of pregnancy, had just returned from the Beyoncé concert at MetLife Stadium. She stepped out of her Toyota 4Runner to inspect the damage after a minor collision with a 2016 Chevy Trax. That’s when the other driver allegedly accelerated, running her over and dragging her body before fleeing the wrong way down Lafayette Avenue.

The suspect’s vehicle—a maroon Chevy Trax with temporary paper plates—smashed into multiple parked cars and a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee before the driver abandoned the SUV and fled on foot. Ms. Cifuni was transported to Kings County Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

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Queensboro_Bridge_from_Manhattan_sideA Blog by our NYC Personal Injury Lawyers

After years of dangerous conditions and tireless advocacy, New Yorkers finally have a safer way to cross the Queensboro Bridge. On Sunday, the city officially opened a newly redesigned layout that separates cyclists and pedestrians for the first time in the bridge’s history.

Until now, pedestrians and cyclists were forced to share a narrow 11-foot-wide space on the north outer roadway — a setup that led to constant congestion, unsafe conditions, and a documented pattern of injuries. As lawyers who represent victims of bicycle and pedestrian accidents throughout New York City, we’ve long seen the consequences of neglecting proper infrastructure. The redesign is a major step in the right direction.

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Mexican Navy boat hits Brooklyn Bridge resulting in 2 dead and 23 injuredFrom the perspective of  the New York Personal Injury Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

On the evening of May 17, 2025, tragedy struck New York Harbor when the Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican Navy training vessel, collided with the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge. The crash claimed the lives of two crew members and injured at least 22 others—11 of them critically. For those injured and the families of the deceased, this catastrophic incident raises serious questions of accountability, safety protocols, and legal recourse.

How Could This Happen?

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ambulance at accident sceneFrom the perspective of our New York personal injury attorneys

New York City taxpayers paid nearly $2 billion in settlements during fiscal year 2024 — a staggering new record that underscores both the scope of city government liability and the urgent need for systemic accountability. The newly launched Claims Dashboard by Comptroller Brad Lander replaces the former annual reports with a real-time, interactive tool that details exactly how taxpayer dollars are spent on claims and lawsuits against the City. As New York personal injury attorneys, this development provides both transparency and critical insight into how government negligence continues to affect our clients — and where change is desperately needed.

Personal Injury and Civil Rights Claims Dominate City Payouts

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West Lane where the house explosion occuredOur NY House Explosion Attorneys Discuss Legal Options After Tragedy on West Lane

A quiet neighborhood in Hamburg, New York, was devastated Monday night, May 12, 2025, when a powerful explosion leveled a home on West Lane in the Lake View hamlet, killing one resident and critically injuring another. The blast was so severe it damaged nearby homes, injured first responders, and left neighbors shaken, describing the sound as “like fireworks times 30.”

According to reports, 78-year-old Joene Pease was found deceased in the debris. Her husband, John Pease, also 78, was discovered near the basement and remains in critical condition at a Buffalo hospital. The explosion occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m., sparking a fire that quickly consumed what little remained of the structure.

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Deadly Long Island CrashOur New York Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Legal and Investigative Issues Following Mother’s Day Fatal Crash on Long Island

Three lives were tragically cut short in the early hours of Mother’s Day after a 2022 Dodge Durango veered off the road and slammed into a tree near Bethpage State Park in Long Island. The vehicle immediately burst into flames, killing all three 20-year-old occupants inside. Nassau County police confirmed the identities of the victims on Tuesday: Gino Vicale of Seaford, Nicholas Rivera of Glendale, and Vincent Cavaliere of Bethpage.

The crash occurred around 1 a.m. on Stymus Avenue, as the SUV was reportedly heading eastbound. Authorities are still working to determine the cause of the crash, including who was driving at the time and how fast the vehicle was traveling.

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Construction Safety Week 2025 is underway, and as New York construction accident attorneys, we urge every contractor, laborer, and site manager to take this moment seriously. The weeklong initiative—launched in partnership with OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Downconstruction workers moving equipment are at risk of struck by accidents—focuses this year on preventing falls, which remain the leading cause of death in the construction industry.

The 2025 theme, All in Together, is a timely reminder that safety is a shared responsibility. One lapse in protocol, one missing harness, or one ignored warning sign can lead to catastrophic injury or death. That’s why this Wednesday, May 7, companies across the U.S. and Canada are being asked to pause work and participate in the largest coordinated safety stand-down in the industry’s history.

From a legal perspective, we’ve seen far too many cases where a worker’s life was forever changed due to preventable falls from scaffolds, ladders, roofs, or other elevated surfaces. And in New York, under Labor Law §§ 240 and 241, contractors and property owners have a clear and non-delegable duty to provide proper fall protection. When they fail to do so, we step in to fight for justice.

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Medical Malpractice Attorney Marijo AdimeyIn a landmark victory for medical malpractice victims in New York, attorney Marijo C. Adimey of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf has obtained what is believed to be the highest medical malpractice verdict ever recorded in Nassau County. The jury awarded a unanimous $60,033,041.23 to a 65-year-old electrical mechanic who was left permanently paralyzed following a routine epidural steroid injection.

The procedure took place on November 18, 2019 at the Pain Institute of Long Island. The injection, intended to treat common lower back pain, was administered by Dr. Robert Iadevaio. Within minutes of awakening from the procedure, the plaintiff suffered a spinal cord infarction that resulted in irreversible paraplegia, neurogenic bowel and bladder, neuropathic pain, and incontinence.

The plaintiffs’ legal team presented compelling evidence during trial, including spinal angiogram imaging suggesting an embolic stroke, and inconsistent with the medication listed in the physician’s records. It was alleged that a different medication — one not recommended for use and commonly known to pose a high risk of spinal infarct if accidentally introduced into an artery — was used instead, pointing to a grave error during the administration of the injection. The plaintiffs called experts in the field of Interventional Pain Medicine and Interventional Neuroradiology, who testified that based upon the spinal imaging and known mechanisms of spinal infarct, the physician’s procedure note could not have been accurate.  The result was a life-altering injury that devastated not only the victim’s physical and mental health but also his family’s financial security and emotional well-being. Plaintiffs also called experts in the fields of Neurology, Life Care Planning, Psychiatry and Forensic Economics to present evidence of plaintiff’s profound damages. 

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