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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Utica Avenue platform with A trainA 57-year-old Brooklyn man was killed Monday evening after a bag he was carrying became trapped in the doors of a Manhattan-bound A train at the Utica Avenue subway station in Bedford-Stuyvesant, raising serious questions about subway door safety, train departure procedures and potential liability.

Police identified the victim as Yaw Boahene. According to investigators, Boahene was exiting the train shortly before 6 p.m. on September 28, 2026, when a plastic bag he was carrying became caught in the closing doors. The train then began moving, reportedly dragging him along the platform for approximately seven train cars before he struck a wall near the end of the station and fell onto the tracks. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no final determination has been made as to why the train was able to leave the station while Boahene was still connected to it.

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Ben Rubinowitz has a new article in the New York Law JournalGair Gair Conason Managing Partner Ben B. Rubinowitz, together with trial attorney Evan Torgan, examines an important challenge facing attorneys representing elderly injury victims in a newly published New York Law Journal column, “The Last Chapter of Life: Part 2—Voir Dire as the Bridge to Summation.”

The article focuses on what the authors describe as the “age discount”,  the tendency for jurors to consciously or unconsciously view the injuries and suffering of an older plaintiff as less significant because that person may have fewer years remaining.

Rubinowitz and Torgan argue that trial lawyers should not wait until closing arguments to address this potential bias. Instead, they explain that the issue should be confronted during voir dire, when attorneys have their first opportunity to uncover jurors’ assumptions and attitudes about age.

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Beginning September 22, 2026, motorists who speed through active construction zones on MTA bridges a55353865855_9c95dc9e43_o-e1790365088647nd tunnels can face automated fines under New York’s expanded Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority began operating work-zone speed cameras at its bridges and tunnels earlier this summer, initially issuing warnings. Drivers are now subject to fines when a vehicle is recorded traveling more than 10 miles per hour above the posted speed limit in an active work zone.

The enforcement program covers construction and maintenance zones at MTA Bridges and Tunnels facilities, including the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, Queens Midtown Tunnel and Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, among others.

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client testimonial for our personal injury attorneys and staffAt Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, we believe that strong legal representation is a team effort.

A serious personal injury case can be an overwhelming experience for a client. Beyond the legal issues, there is often uncertainty, stress, and the need to know that someone is truly looking out for you. That is why our approach goes beyond simply handling a case. We work together to make sure our clients feel supported, informed, and represented at every stage.

Calvin’s recent review, shown above, speaks powerfully to that experience and to the work of Ben Rubinowitz, Peter Saghir, Nicole Hanna, and Angella Ibishaj on his behalf.

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East Tremont and Park in the Bronx where a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crashA fatal hit-and-run crash in the Tremont section of the Bronx on September 21, 2026, raises several important legal issues for families after a pedestrian is killed by a driver who leaves the scene.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was crossing near East Tremont Avenue and Park Avenue shortly before 6:00 a.m. when he was struck by a white vehicle. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was speeding and traveling the wrong way on Park Avenue. Police reportedly believe the vehicle may have been a white Lamborghini. The impact threw the pedestrian onto the windshield of a parked Hyundai. The driver fled, and investigators recovered a white bumper believed to have come from the suspect vehicle.

For our Bronx car accident attorneys, a case such as this involves much more than determining whether the fleeing driver committed a crime. A fatal hit-and-run can create separate criminal, wrongful death, insurance and potentially third-party liability issues that must be investigated immediately.

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truck side guards can protect pedestrian and cylcists liveThe recent fatal truck crash involving a 15-year-old Citi Bike rider on East 14th Street is raising significant legal questions about commercial truck safety, driver responsibility, and the effect of a New York City exemption that allowed the truck to operate without a side guard designed to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

15-year-old Daria Serkov was killed on September 18, 2026, after a hydro-excavation truck traveling west on East 14th Street turned right onto First Avenue and struck the electric Citi Bike she was riding with another teenager. The precise circumstances remain under investigation, and the truck driver had not been criminally charged as of September 21.

The crash is particularly notable because the truck reportedly did not have a side guard. The New York City Business Integrity Commission had granted the vehicle a waiver from the City’s side-guard requirement in 2023.

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Location of the e-bike accident that killed a teenager and injured anotherA tragic collision involving an electric Citi Bike and a sanitation truck in Manhattan’s East Village has left a 15-year-old girl dead and a 16-year-old girl injured, once again highlighting the potentially devastating consequences when cyclists and large commercial vehicles share New York City streets.

According to Streetsblog, the two teenagers were riding together on an electric Citi Bike near East 14th Street and First Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. on September 18 when they were involved in a collision with a Peterbilt truck. Both teenagers were transported to Bellevue Hospital, where the 15-year-old later died. The 16-year-old reportedly suffered a leg injury and was listed in stable condition.

The truck driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.

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location of the accidentA pedestrian was injured in the Bronx on Thursday after someone reportedly threw a heavy object from the roof of a building, according to CBS New York. Police said the object struck a pedestrian below. Few additional details about the incident have been released, including the nature of the object, the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries, or whether anyone has been arrested.

The incident is a disturbing reminder of the serious danger posed by objects that fall or are thrown from rooftops and other elevated areas in New York City. A pedestrian walking on a sidewalk may have little or no opportunity to see an object coming or move out of the way before being struck.

For someone hit in the head by a heavy object falling from several stories above, the consequences can be catastrophic.

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5-star client testimonial for attorney Jacob GreenA recent client testimonial offers a powerful reminder of what exceptional legal representation means during one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life.

The client, who was represented by attorney Jacob Green after he took over the case midway through the process, described Jacob’s “tireless dedication” and “unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth, pursuing justice, and providing much-needed closure.”

At our personal injury law firm, these words are especially meaningful to us. Behind every case is a person or family navigating circumstances that can be deeply personal, difficult and life-changing. Our responsibility extends beyond pursuing the strongest possible legal result. It also means being available, communicating thoughtfully and ensuring that our clients know their case is receiving the attention and commitment it deserves.

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Five star Client testimonial about our personal injury law firmSome cases require more than legal representation. They require a team that takes the case personally, digs into every detail, stays fully engaged, and makes the client feel that everyone involved is fighting toward the same goal.

That is the kind of team Ben B. Rubinowitz, Peter J. Saghir, Adam J. Tynan, Arshaluis Matinian, and others at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf strive to provide.

For a client facing a serious legal matter, there is an enormous difference between simply having lawyers assigned to a case and feeling that an entire team has truly taken up the fight.

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