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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The awning of the hotel St-Georges before the collapseA terrifying incident unfolded in Brooklyn Heights early Sunday morning when a massive hotel awning collapsed over the entrance to the Clark Street subway station. Surveillance footage captured the moment the concrete and steel structure—part of the historic Hotel St. George—suddenly gave way, crashing onto the sidewalk below. Fortunately, no pedestrians were underneath at the time, but the outcome could have easily been tragic.

As building collapse attorneys who have represented victims in cases involving façade failures, structural defects, and sidewalk hazards, we know just how catastrophic these incidents can be. When owners and operators neglect their duty to maintain property—especially high-traffic areas like subway entrances—the public bears the risk.

Alarming Signs of Neglect

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location of the bicycle accident in Washington HeightBy the NYC Bicycle Accident Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

A 29-year-old female cyclist was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday afternoon at the intersection of West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights—an area residents say is notorious for reckless driving and repeated collisions.

Surveillance footage captured the white Mercedes-Benz making a dangerous U-turn before striking the cyclist. The driver fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle several blocks away and escaping on foot.

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Stapler recalled by J&JFrom the Medical Malpractice and Product Liability Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon division has issued a correction and Class 1 recall of its Echelon surgical stapler reload cartridges, following reports of a serious defect linked to at least one death and multiple injuries. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that 678,526 units are affected by the recall, which involves staplers used to cut and staple tissue during surgery.

The FDA warned that the stapler may lock during use, failing to properly cut or seal tissue. This malfunction can result in the device becoming trapped in the patient, causing surgical delays, excessive bleeding, hemorrhagic shock, emergency conversion to open surgery, and even death.

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broadway and Suydan Street where the hit and run occuredBy the Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

A pedestrian was fatally struck in the early hours of Saturday morning in Brooklyn, in yet another tragic reminder of the dangers that pedestrians face on New York City streets. The fatal hit-and-run occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Suydam Street, on the border of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick, around 3:45 a.m.

According to the NYPD, the 47-year-old man was crossing the street when he was hit by a vehicle traveling north on Broadway. The driver fled the scene, leaving the victim to die in the roadway. Police responding to the scene found the man deceased.

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From the E-Bike Accident Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

Another fatal e-bike crash has claimed the life of a Queens resident, underscoring the rising dangers faced by cyclists and micromobility users on New York City streets. Zhao Feng Zhen, a 55-year-old woman from Bayside, was tragically killed on July 31, 2025, after an SUV struck her while both vehicles were traveling southbound on Hollis Court Boulevard in Queens Village.

According to NYPD reports, the fatal crash occurred just after 2:00 p.m. when a 2015 Nissan Rogue driven by a 62-year-old woman collided with Ms. Zhen’s e-bike near 50th Avenue. The impact ejected the victim from her e-bike, causing severe chest trauma. EMS transported her to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. No arrests have been made.

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PATH_Newport_vcThis morning, at approximately 6:19–6:20 a.m., a fire ignited under an eastbound PATH train at the Newport Station in Jersey City. The blaze spewed thick smoke into the train car and station, prompting a rapid evacuation onto the platform. Local fire and PATH crews responded promptly as video footage captured flames shooting from beneath the train and visible panic among passengers trapped by closed doors.

Thirteen people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation; nine were transported to hospitals for further evaluation . Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.

Service Impact
Service was suspended for several major PATH lines during the morning rush:

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plane about to land at NY JFK airportA federal watchdog has launched an audit into the Federal Aviation Administration’s controversial decision to relocate more than a dozen air traffic controllers from New York to Philadelphia—a move now under scrutiny following two alarming outages in Newark’s airspace earlier this year.

As New York aviation accident attorneys, we are closely monitoring this investigation. When administrative decisions compromise air safety, the consequences can be catastrophic—and accountability is essential.

FAA Relocation Decision Under Fire

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legionaire-diseaseInsights from our New York Personal Injury Lawyers

A troubling outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem has left one person dead and at least 22 others ill, according to recent announcements from the New York City Department of Health. As personal injury attorneys in New York, we have seen firsthand how preventable public health failures—particularly those involving building maintenance and water safety—can have devastating consequences.

The outbreak, which began around July 25, has affected residents in five Harlem ZIP codes—10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039—along with surrounding neighborhoods. Investigators believe the source may be cooling towers that were not properly maintained, allowing Legionella bacteria to grow and spread via contaminated water vapor.

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The-BronxAs Bronx personal injury attorneys, we have seen firsthand the range of injuries that residents suffer throughout the year. 2025 is no different, with many cases coming through our office that highlight the types of accidents and injuries most commonly experienced in the borough. Understanding these injuries is crucial—not only for those who have been affected but also for all Bronx residents who want to stay safe and protect their rights.

Motor Vehicle Accidents Lead the Way

By far, the largest share of personal injury cases we handle arises from vehicle-related accidents. The Bronx’s busy streets often become scenes of crashes involving drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Soft tissue injuries, particularly whiplash, are the most common injuries we see. Whiplash is a neck and shoulder injury caused by sudden stops or rear-end collisions, and while it may seem minor at first, it can lead to lasting pain and disability without proper treatment.

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The protected bike lane on Bedford Ave will be removedWhat Cyclists Need to Know About Legal Recourse After the Bedford Avenue Lane Rollback

The New York City Department of Transportation is set to remove three blocks of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue between Willoughby and Flushing Avenues—just months after the agency itself testified that the protected lane made the corridor safer for cyclists. This decision, made in the face of strong safety data and vocal opposition from advocates, raises serious legal concerns.

As bicycle accident attorneys representing injured cyclists across New York City, we want to be clear: if you are injured in a crash that occurs after the removal of a proven safety measure—such as a protected bike lane—you may have a legal claim against the City.

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