New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

Published on: January 27, 2026

High-Profile Sexual Abuse Case Heads to Trial in Manhattan

A high-profile sexual abuse and sex-trafficking case involving three brothers from a wealthy Florida family is set to proceed to trial in Manhattan, where federal prosecutors have filed charges alleging years of sexual assault and exploitation involving dozens of women.

The case, brought in the Southern District of New York, accuses Tal, Alon, and Oren Alexander of engaging in a long-running scheme in which women were allegedly lured through social settings and dating apps and then sexually assaulted. The defendants have pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Allegations Include Conduct in New York

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Published on: January 27, 2026

Family of Queens Cyclist Killed by Pickup Truck Seeks Justice After Fatal Right-Turn Crash

By GGCRBHS&M

The family of a Queens cyclist killed last week in Flushing is searching for answers — and accountability — after what police say was a preventable right-turn crash involving a pickup truck.

According to the NYPD, 48-year-old Xi Zheng was riding westbound on Sanford Avenue when he was struck by a Ford F-150 making a right turn from 160th Street. Zheng, who was biking to work as he routinely did, was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

“He was on his way to work on a bike,” said Zheng’s nephew, Jacky Huang. “He always biked to work. We’re just all trying to make sense of it.”

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Published on: January 27, 2026

Why St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, Received a “D” Safety Grade from Leapfrog

By GGCRBHS&M

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway recently received a “D” rating from the Leapfrog Group, a nationally recognized nonprofit that evaluates hospital safety using objective, data-driven measures. Leapfrog safety grades focus on preventable medical harm—including infections, staffing, surgical safety, and outcomes—not bedside manner or community reputation.

This article is part of a broader series examining every New York City hospital rated by the Hospital Safety Grade program of The Leapfrog Group—not only top-rated institutions, but also those receiving failing grades. Drawing on the experience of our NYC medical malpractice lawyers, the goal is to help patients and families understand what these grades mean in real-world terms and how hospital safety data can affect clinical outcomes.

While St. John’s performs well in several important areas, the Leapfrog data reveals systemic safety gaps that likely contributed to its low overall grade. For patients and families, understanding these risks is critical.

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Published on: January 26, 2026

Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposals: Protecting the Rights of Legitimately Injured Auto Accident Victims

By GGCRBHS&M

Our attorneys are closely monitoring the Governor’s budget proposals concerning auto accident claims.

Any reform to New York’s insurance system must preserve the rights of legitimately injured auto accident victims to receive necessary medical care and fair and adequate compensation. Measures aimed at addressing staged accidents or fraudulent claims should not come at the expense of people who suffer real injuries through no fault of their own. New York already has criminal laws in place to prosecute false and fabricated claims; the answer is to enforce those laws—not to weaken protections for honest, injured New Yorkers.

New York’s civil justice system exists to ensure accountability and to protect injured individuals from bearing the financial consequences of negligence. We oppose any effort — whether direct or indirect — that would deprive injured victims of meaningful access to medical treatment or the ability to be fully compensated for their losses. Too often, insurance companies and large corporate interests are focused not on fairness, but on paying as little as possible on legitimate claims while maximizing profits. Using “fraud” as a broad brush to justify sweeping restrictions is simply a tactic that harms the “little guy” and shields wrongdoers from responsibility.

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Published on: January 26, 2026

Manhattan Doorman Killed in Head-On Crash Involving Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Driving the Wrong Way on the Taconic State Parkway

By GGCRBHS&M

A New York Car Accident Attorney Explains the Legal Implications

A fatal wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway has left a 61-year-old Manhattan doorman dead and raised serious legal questions that a New York car accident attorney would immediately recognize—particularly when a law enforcement officer is involved in a deadly collision.

According to New York State Police, the crash occurred Thursday night in Mount Pleasant, Westchester County. An off-duty NYPD sergeant allegedly drove southbound in the northbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway and struck another vehicle head-on. The victim, Manuel Boitel, was pronounced dead at Westchester Medical Center.

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Published on: January 23, 2026

New York Medical Malpractice 2026 Released: A Practice-Focused Guide by Leading Trial Attorneys Howard Hershenhorn and Marijo Adimey

By GGCRBHS&M

New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers Howard Hershenhorn and Marijo Adimey just released the New York Medical Malpractice 2026 book

The 2026 edition of “New York Medical Malpractice” has been released, offering New York litigators an authoritative, practice-driven guide to one of the most complex and demanding areas of civil litigation.

Written by seasoned trial attorneys Howard S. Hershenhorn and Marijo C. Adimey, both partners at our NYC Personal Injury Law Firm, the treatise distills decades of courtroom experience into a clear and practical roadmap for handling medical malpractice cases in New York.

Designed specifically for practicing attorneys, “New York Medical Malpractice 2026″ explains the law from both procedural and substantive perspectives. Rather than offering abstract theory, the book translates statutes, court rules, and case law into actionable guidance that reflects how medical malpractice litigation actually unfolds in New York courts. Readers are guided through every stage of a case, from initial case evaluation and pleadings to discovery, expert disclosure, motion practice, trial, and post-trial proceedings.

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Published on: January 22, 2026

New York Personal Injury Attorney Richard Steigman to Lead NYSTLA Webinar on Recent Developments in New York Civil Practice

By GGCRBHS&M

Tonight, January 22, 2026, partner Richard M. Steigman of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is serving as featured faculty for a live New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) webinar examining recent and consequential developments in New York Civil Practice.

The program begins at 5:00 p.m. ET and offers 3.0 Areas of Professional Practice CLE credits, approved for both transitional and non-transitional attorneys.

A Partner-Level Perspective on Civil Practice in New York

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Published on: January 20, 2026

New York Law Journal Reveals Key Trial Strategy Behind $182 Million Metro-North Settlement

By GGCRBHS&M

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A newly published article in the New York Law Journal sheds further light on the more than $182 million settlement reached in litigation arising from the deadliest crash in Metro-North Railroad history — a case tried on behalf of approximately 30 plaintiffs by Ben Rubinowitz and Richard Steigman of the New York Personal Injury Law Firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf.

The settlement, benefiting families of five passengers killed and dozens of others injured, stems from the February 3, 2015 Metro-North collision at the Commerce Street crossing in Valhalla, Westchester County. Rubinowitz said that the individual settlements are confidential.

According to the New York Law Journal, Rubinowitz led the liability trial to ensure consistent verdicts across plaintiffs represented by multiple firms. The trial strategy centered on two critical failures: the train engineer’s decision not to slow despite uncertainty at the crossing, and a uniquely dangerous third rail design that turned the crash into an inferno-like event.

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Published on: January 16, 2026

Pedestrian Killed in Early-Morning Hit-and-Run in Brownsville Highlights Ongoing Dangers on Brooklyn Streets

By GGCRBHS&M

If a loved one was killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run, speak with a Brooklyn car accident attorney who is prepared to take the case all the way to trial. Early legal involvement can be critical to protecting evidence, identifying responsible parties, and pursuing full accountability under New York law.

A woman was killed early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Osborn Street in Brownsville, according to the New York City Police Department. The driver fled the scene, leaving investigators searching for a gray vehicle involved in the collision.

The fatal crash occurred just before 6:50 a.m. as the woman was crossing Pitkin Avenue. She was pronounced dead at the scene. As of Friday afternoon, police had not released additional identifying details or announced any arrests.

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Published on: January 16, 2026

Brooklyn Gym Teacher Arrest for Sexual Abuse Highlights Serious Failures in Student Protection

By GGCRBHS&M

Allegations of sexual misconduct by a public school employee are among the most serious violations of trust in the New York City education system. A recent criminal case involving a Brooklyn public high school gym teacher underscores why students and families must understand their legal rights when abuse occurs in a school setting.

Brooklyn DOE Athletic Director Charged in Sex Crime Case

Prosecutors allege that a 40-year-old athletic director employed by the New York City Department of Education sent explicit sexual content to a 16-year-old student using Snapchat after propositioning her during an offer to drive her home. According to court filings, the teacher sent the minor a photograph of his genitals along with sexually inappropriate messages asking whether she would kiss him.

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