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Richard Steigman webinarTonight, 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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New York CourtTrying a personal injury case in New York City is unlike litigating anywhere else in the state. The volume of cases, the sophistication of judges, and the expectations of juries demand a level of preparation that goes far beyond routine claims handling. In NYC, outcomes are driven by evidence, credibility, and a lawyer’s demonstrated willingness to take a case all the way to verdict.

New York City Is a True Trial Venue

Personal injury cases in New York City are litigated in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. Judges expect tight pleadings, focused discovery, and efficient motion practice. Weak liability theories and unsupported damages claims are exposed quickly. As a result, meaningful progress often depends on whether the case is being prepared for trial from day one.

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rear end accidentAfter a car accident, injured drivers often assume the process will be straightforward — especially when the collision was clearly not their fault. In New York, however, even a simple rear-end crash can trigger serious medical, financial, and legal consequences. A recent report by Spectrum News shows why speaking with a New York car accident lawyer as early as possible can be critical to protecting your rights.

Quick Summary of the News Report

According to Spectrum News, a Rochester woman was rear-ended at a red light and suffered a herniated disc that required surgery and ongoing physical therapy. Despite having no responsibility for the crash, her no-fault insurance benefits were exhausted, her insurance premiums more than doubled, and medical bills began coming back to her personally. The report highlights how New York’s insurance structure can leave injured drivers exposed even when liability is clear.

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snowy day in new YorkA severe cold snap has gripped New York City and the Tri-State Area following recent snowfall, creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians, drivers, and workers throughout the region. With temperatures dropping into the single digits, extreme wind chills, and widespread black ice, the risk of serious personal injuries has increased significantly across New York.

In response to the extreme cold, New York City has activated Code Blue, highlighting the danger posed to vulnerable populations and underscoring the seriousness of the conditions. As New York personal injury attorneys, we routinely see an uptick in preventable accidents during periods of extreme winter weather—many caused by unsafe property conditions, untreated ice, and failure to follow basic safety obligations.

Hazardous Winter Conditions Across New York City

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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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tort claims against the city of New York 2025The New York City Comptroller’s Claim Dashboard provides real-time, continuous visibility into how the City spends taxpayer dollars on settlements and judgments. For Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025), the dashboard data offers a detailed picture of the City’s personal injury liability—showing which agencies and claim types are driving the highest costs, where payouts are increasing or declining, and what this means for personal injury victims pursuing claims against the City of New York.

Citywide Totals: Liability Still Above $800 Million

  • FY 2024: $1.06 billion in settlements/judgments
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The light pole that crashed on the street in New YorkPersonal injury claims may arise after a serious accident like the one that occurred on the Upper West Side on September 6, 2025, when a traffic light pole came crashing down at the corner of West 81st Street and Central Park West, injuring multiple pedestrians. According to police, four victims were transported to Mount Sinai Morningside in stable condition following the collapse.

Witnesses reported that the accident may have been triggered when the top of a truck struck overhead electrical wires, pulling the pole and traffic light down onto pedestrians below. Bystanders rushed to help the injured, while the truck driver attempted to free his vehicle from the tangled wires.

While the investigation remains ongoing, the central legal question is clear: Who may be held liable when public infrastructure fails or is knocked down in a way that causes injury?

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Earth-Tech-Recycling-wherre-the-injuries-occuredTwo men were injured Monday morning when an industrial conveyor belt collapsed at Earth Tech Recycling in Oceanside, Long Island. Emergency responders from Nassau County rescued both victims, ages 62 and 68, after they became trapped beneath the heavy machinery.

The 62-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken by the Oceanside Fire Department to a nearby hospital. The 68-year-old man suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to a trauma center for emergency treatment.

Industrial Accidents and Personal Injury Law

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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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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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