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 emergency room at Mercy Hospital in RockvilleA shocking incident at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre has once again highlighted serious concerns about hospital safety and staffing standards. According to CBS New York, 62-year-old security guard Gardy Coriolan remains on life support after being brutally assaulted by a patient while working an overnight shift in the hospital’s emergency department.

Security Concerns and Staffing Shortages

Mr. Coriolan, a retired Department of Correction officer and school security professional, had reportedly expressed concerns about inadequate staffing levels in the hospital’s emergency unit prior to the attack. His wife, Sonya Coriolan, told reporters that her husband had repeatedly warned that three security officers were not enough to handle volatile situations in a busy emergency room, particularly when psychiatric patients were involved.

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Dusk and Darkness tips being distributed today to drivers and pedestrians. Credit: NYC DOT With the end of daylight-saving time approaching and earlier evenings settling in, New York City has once again launched its annual Dusk & Darkness Campaign under the Vision Zero initiative. As experienced New York City car accident attorneys representing injured pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, we believe it’s crucial to remind everyone how these seasonal visibility changes can increase the risk of serious crashes — and what drivers must do to keep our streets safe.

Why This Time of Year Is So Dangerous

According to city officials, the fall evening commute is one of the most dangerous periods of the year for pedestrians. When daylight ends earlier, visibility drops sharply during rush hour — just as streets are at their busiest.

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the Bronx hit and run driver who injured a cyclistIf you’re a bicyclist in New York City, one of the most alarming things you can hear about is a driver who flees after hitting a rider. That’s exactly what happened on Friday afternoon in the Parkchester section of the Bronx, at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and White Plains Road. According to the reporting:

  • The driver slammed into a police car that was conducting a traffic stop, then hit a bicyclist, and then fled the scene. News 12 – Default+1

  • Both the bicyclist and the officers are reported to be in stable condition as of Sunday night. News 12 – Default+1

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The_Alpha_Sigma_Phi_Coat_of_ArmsA 19-year-old Rutgers University student was critically injured earlier this month after an alleged hazing ritual at the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house in New Brunswick, New Jersey. According to multiple reports, the student was found unresponsive in the basement of the off-campus property and rushed to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition. The national fraternity organization has since shut down the Rutgers chapter permanently, acknowledging that hazing took place.

As school injury attorneys who have represented victims of negligence on campuses across New York and beyond, we are deeply troubled by the details emerging from this case — and by the recurring pattern of preventable harm that continues to occur under the guise of fraternity “tradition.”

Understanding the Legal Implications of Hazing

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Location of the fatal Construction Accident at_Hudson_YardsBy the NYC Construction Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

Recently, a fellow construction worker lost his life on a major New York City tunnel project. The death of 52-year-old Jorge Sanchez, who reportedly had worked a 35-hour shift just days before his fatal fall, serves as a stark reminder of how speed, pressure and unsafe conditions converge in the construction industry.

According to his co-worker and close friend, the project had been running behind schedule, and management demanded extended shifts to “catch up”. Sanchez and the co-worker both reported working extremely long hours over the prior weeks.

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Welcome New Personal Injury Attorney Adam TynanThe New York personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackau is pleased to welcome attorney Adam J. Tynan to the firm.

Adam is an experienced civil litigation attorney who vigorously advocates for individuals and families who have suffered personal injuries. His practice focuses on personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

Before joining the firm, Adam served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department, where he represented various City agencies in the Special Litigation Unit on cases involving catastrophic injuries across all five boroughs. During his tenure, he completed countless depositions, motions, oral arguments, conferences, settlements, and trials—honing his courtroom skills and developing a deep understanding of complex civil litigation.

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Corlear Hook Park where the fatal NYC crash occuredOn October 21, 2025, multiple witnesses testified in the bench trial of Daniel Hyden, the man accused of driving drunk and plowing into a crowd at Corlears Hook Park on the Lower East Side on July 4, 2024. The crash left four people dead — Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney (her son), Emily Ruiz, and Ana Morel — and seven others injured.

As NYC car accident lawyers, we believe this case underscores several key points about liability, victim rights, and the types of evidence that matter most in catastrophic crash claims.

The Eyewitness and Video Evidence Are Critical

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location of the fatal collision between the e-nike and pedestrian in BrooklynInsights from Our NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Earlier this month, a tragic collision in Brooklyn claimed the life of 60-year-old Theresa Valenti, who was fatally struck by an illegal high-speed e-bike on Flushing Avenue near the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

According to Streetsblog New York City, the rider was operating a Movcan V30 — a motorized vehicle marketed as an “e-bike” but capable of reaching speeds exceeding 30 mph, far above New York City’s legal limit of 25 mph. The crash occurred at a hazardous shared space where a bus stop merges with a bike lane, highlighting the mounting safety risks for pedestrians in mixed-use corridors. Photos of the site show the so-called “bike lane” blending directly onto the pedestrian sidewalk without any pavement markings, creating a hazardous environment for people stepping off the bus.

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Welcome New York Personal Injury Attorney Nicole HannaThe New York personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf proudly welcomes attorney Nicole Hanna to its team.

Nicole is a passionate advocate for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others. She earned her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, where she was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship and secured her first trial victory while interning with the Queens District Attorney’s Office in the Domestic Violence Bureau.

Before joining the firm, Nicole served as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, assigned to the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. In this role, she prosecuted hundreds of felony-level narcotics and gun trafficking cases—experience that sharpened her investigative and trial skills and strengthened her commitment to achieving justice through the courtroom.

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8th Avenue and 30th Street where the truck accident occured
Ten people were injured in Midtown Manhattan on Monday afternoon after a Ryder rental truck lost control near 8th Avenue and 30th Street, crashing into a parked van and sending it careening onto the sidewalk. The violent chain reaction left eight pedestrians struck, including a 21-year-old woman who suffered significant head trauma, according to police sources.

Emergency responders transported the injured pedestrians, as well as the truck driver and passenger, to Bellevue Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital. While all victims are expected to survive, the incident highlights the devastating consequences of truck crashes in densely populated areas like Midtown Manhattan, where a single driver error or equipment failure can endanger dozens of lives within seconds.

Understanding Victims’ Rights After a New York Truck Accident

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