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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Q27 Bus in QueensMore than a dozen people were injured Monday morning when two Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses collided on Sanford Avenue near Bowne Street in Flushing, according to police reports.

The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when one bus rear-ended another as both approached the intersection. Police said one driver and sixteen passengers were transported to nearby hospitals with minor injuries. Investigators stated that the crash does not appear to involve any criminal activity, though the cause remains under review.

Impact on Commuters and Bus Service Disruptions

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Legal insights from our New York Car Accident Lawyers

Alec_Baldwin_2018Emmy Award–winning actor Alec Baldwin was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Montauk Highway in East Hampton on Monday, when his white Range Rover struck a tree. Police responded quickly, and Baldwin later stated that he swerved to avoid a “garbage truck the size of a whale,” blaming the maneuver for the collision. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured.

While this incident may appear minor, it serves as a reminder that even experienced drivers can find themselves in situations with potential legal and insurance implications — especially when property damage or third-party negligence may be involved.

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Avenue-V-and-Ocean-Brooklyn-where-the-young-pedestrian-was-injuredAn 11-year-old pedestrian was struck and critically injured Monday evening in Gravesend, Brooklyn, by the driver of a black Acura sedan who fled the scene, according to police reports. The hit-and-run occurred around 5:50 p.m. near Avenue V and Ocean Parkway, an intersection known for heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Witnesses described a chaotic and heartbreaking scene.
“I heard the crash. I saw the boy laying flat on the street not moving,” said Renee Beyda, 60, who witnessed the impact. Debris from the crash also injured a 25-year-old man, who suffered leg injuries and was heard screaming in pain as bystanders rushed to help.

Both victims were transported by EMS to Maimonides Medical Center. The boy remains in critical condition, while the 25-year-old is reportedly in stable condition.

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Trump Village where the woman was killed by a solar panelA tragic accident at Trump Village in Brighton Beach has claimed the life of a 76-year-old woman after high winds from a powerful nor’easter tore a solar panel loose from a carport and sent it flying through the air.

According to reports, Lyudmila Braun was walking near Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Sunday when a large solar panel—measuring approximately 3½ feet by 7 feet—detached from a steel carport at an outdoor parking lot and struck her in the head. She was rushed to NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn, where she was pronounced dead shortly after 11 a.m.

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) later issued a partial vacate order for the lot owned by Trump Village Apartments Two Owner LLC, citing unsafe conditions. Inspectors ordered the area beneath the carport to be cleared while investigators determine whether the solar installation or the carport’s construction failed to meet wind-resistance or building-code standards.

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Medical Malpractice Attorney Jeff Bloom will be speaking at the NYSBA "Bridging The Gap" ConferenceOur partner Jeffrey B. Bloom will be a featured speaker at the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) “Bridging the Gap” Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, taking place October 14–15, 2025.

Mr. Bloom will lecture on Medical Malpractice, sharing his extensive experience litigating complex cases. With decades of experience and numerous record-setting verdicts, including multimillion-dollar recoveries for victims of medical negligence, Mr. Bloom brings unmatched insight into how trial lawyers can effectively advocate for injured patients.

The NYSBA Bridging the Gap program provides 16.0 MCLE credits (7.0 Professional Practice, 6.0 Skills, and 3.0 Ethics) and is designed to help newly admitted attorneys develop a strong foundation in practical skills, ethics, and professional responsibility.

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visual for a podcast on Medical Malpractice Lawyer Marijo Adimey on her recent $60 million verdictMedical malpractice trials are often cast as “battles of the experts.” But in this case, Marijo C. Adimey, partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, showed that the most powerful evidence isn’t just expert testimony—it’s the story jurors can see for themselves.

Through complex imaging, careful cross-examination, and relentless preparation, Adimey proved that “the treating doctor’s note in the patient’s chart cannot be right,” leading a Nassau County jury to return a record-setting $60 million verdict in favor of her client.

Inside the Trial with Gennady Volz and Marijo C. Adimey

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Delta planeOn October 1, 2025, a collision between two Delta Air Lines planes on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport raised serious safety and liability concerns. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. when Endeavor Air Flight 5047, arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina, struck Endeavor Flight 5155, which was preparing to depart for Roanoke, Virginia. Endeavor is a Delta subsidiary.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight 5047 was taxiing to its gate when it made contact with Flight 5155 at the intersection of Taxiways M and A. Preliminary findings indicate that air traffic control had instructed Flight 5155 to hold and yield. The wing of Flight 5155 reportedly struck the fuselage of Flight 5047.

Flight Attendant Injured

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Mitchel Housing Complex in the Bronx where the collpase occuredWhen a portion of the 20-story Mitchel Houses in the Bronx collapsed on October 1, 2025, after an explosion in a ventilation shaft, hundreds of families were forced to evacuate. While no injuries were reported, residents lost access to their homes, belongings, and sense of safety. The collapse raises important questions about tenants’ rights, the legal responsibility of public housing authorities, and the options available to residents after such a catastrophic event.

Tenant Rights After a Building Collapse

New York tenants are legally entitled to safe and habitable housing. When a building becomes structurally unsafe—whether due to poor maintenance, faulty equipment, or systemic neglect—residents may have legal claims for:

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NYC school bus

School Bus Accident Lawyer: 4-Year-Old Critically Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 4-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being struck by a school bus in Midwood, Brooklyn, on Monday afternoon. As school bus accident lawyers in New York City, we know how devastating these crashes can be for families and how often they raise complex legal questions about driver responsibility, school district oversight, and accountability.

Police reported that the child was crossing East Second Street near Avenue J around 3:56 p.m. when the school bus hit her just steps away from her home. Witnesses described the bus coming “barreling down the street” before striking her. Emergency responders rushed the girl to Maimonides Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition.

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Federal prosecutors have charged Howard Rubin, a retired New York City financier with sex trafficking, transportation of women across state lines for sexual purposes, and bank fraud. The indictment alleges that Rubin used his significant wealth and influence to lure dozens of women—many of them former Playboy models—into what appeared to be high-paying arrangements, only for them to suffer violent assaults in a Midtown penthouse prosecutors describe as a “sex dungeon.”

The Allegations

According to the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s Office, between 2009 and 2019 Rubin restrained, beat, and electrocuted women, often ignoring pleas to stop even when a “safe word” had been agreed upon. Prosecutors allege that many of the victims were financially vulnerable and were given drugs or alcohol before the assaults.