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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Client testimonial for personal injury attorney Diana CarnemollaAt Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, some of the most meaningful feedback we receive comes from clients we have represented through extraordinarily difficult moments in their lives.

A recent client review of partner Diana Carnemolla is a powerful example.

Following the devastating loss of their son and mother, the family described Diana as both a compassionate source of support and a “fierce and formidable advocate in the courtroom.” Their words, reproduced in full in the accompanying visual, speak to the balance that is so important when representing families who have suffered catastrophic loss.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL Outstanding personal injury representation is about more than obtaining exceptional verdicts and settlements. It is about guiding people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives with skill, integrity, and compassion.

For individuals and families facing catastrophic injuries or the loss of a loved one, the legal process can feel overwhelming. Clients need experienced trial attorneys who will fight tirelessly for justice while providing the guidance and reassurance needed during an incredibly challenging time.

The client review featured here speaks to those values.

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A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) on behalf of the family of Donike Gocaj, a 56-year-old woman who suffered fatal injuries after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan.A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) on behalf of the family of Donike Gocaj, a 56-year-old woman who suffered fatal injuries after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan. The lawsuit alleges that the tragedy was not an isolated accident, but the foreseeable result of years of unsafe infrastructure practices and Con Edison’s failure to implement widely available safety measures.

The complaint was filed in New York Supreme Court by Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, one of New York’s leading personal injury law firms, on behalf of Ms. Gocaj’s estate, her children, and her longtime domestic partner, Jashar Kameraj.

A Preventable Tragedy in the Heart of Manhattan

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3D_Medical_Animation_of_Left_Atrial_Appendage_OcclusionBoston Scientific has issued updated instructions for products used in the implantation of its Watchman left atrial appendage closure device after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked the procedure to 120 serious injuries and 17 patient deaths.

FDA Safety Alert Highlights Increased Risk Under Sedation

According to an FDA safety communication released on August 8, 2025, the updated instructions apply to the FXD Curve, Truseal, and Trusteer access systems—all of which are used to implant the Watchman device. The FDA warned that patients sedated but not placed on mechanical ventilation during the procedure face a heightened risk of air embolism, a dangerous condition caused when an air bubble enters the bloodstream.

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construction workers must be protectedConstruction employers have a legal duty to provide a safe workplace under both federal OSHA regulations and state workplace safety laws. This duty includes taking reasonable steps to prevent heat illness by providing water, shade, rest breaks, training, and emergency response plans.

If your employer fails in these duties and you suffer a heat illness injury, you may be entitled to:

  • Workers’ Compensation Benefits: These benefits typically cover medical treatment costs, rehabilitation expenses, and a portion of lost wages. You generally cannot sue your employer outside of workers’ compensation, but benefits should adequately cover your injury-related losses.

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