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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9 11 tribute 25 year laterTwenty-five years have passed since the attacks of September 11, 2001, but the loss experienced on that day remains deeply felt throughout New York City and across the nation.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 people whose lives were taken in New York, at the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93. We honor their families, friends, colleagues, and communities, whose lives were forever changed.

We also remember the extraordinary courage demonstrated by firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, construction workers, volunteers, and countless others who responded without hesitation. In the face of unimaginable danger, they came forward to help strangers, rescue the injured, search for the missing, and support a city in mourning.

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location of the deadly truck accident in manhattan, New YorkA 77-year-old man was killed and two women were injured Thursday morning when a flatbed truck mounted a sidewalk near the Manhattan Bridge in Chinatown, according to news reports.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. on September 10, 2026, at the busy intersection of Canal Street and Bowery. Police said the truck, which was carrying a large load of wooden pallets, had exited the Manhattan Bridge and was attempting to turn right onto Bowery when it jumped the curb and struck three pedestrians.

The man who was killed was identified by his family as Jun Ting. The two injured women, ages 52 and 71, were transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. The truck reportedly continued down Bowery and collided with another vehicle near Hester Street before stopping.

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Client testimonial for personal injury attorney Diana CarnemollaChoosing a personal injury attorney is about more than finding someone with legal knowledge and courtroom experience. Clients also need an attorney who will listen to them, explain what is happening and provide steady guidance throughout what can be a stressful and unfamiliar process.

A recent client review highlights the qualities that make Diana M. A. Carnemolla such a valued member of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf:

“I worked with Diana Carnemolla on my case. She was a pleasure to work with and got me great results! She guided and advised me well and always kept me updated on what was happening in my case. I am very happy I chose this firm and specifically got to work with Diana. I would highly recommend using them!”

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testimonial for our personal injury attorneysFew things mean more to us than hearing from a client after the conclusion of a long and difficult legal journey.

Sasha Edelstein recently shared a deeply moving five-star Google review about her family’s experience with Ben Rubinowitz and Peter Saghir, who represented them for nearly nine years.

At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, we know that cases involving serious injuries and their consequences are about far more than legal arguments and courtroom results. For the people and families involved, litigation can span years and some of the most difficult periods of their lives.

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TLU Webinar on trial practice Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Managing Partner Ben Rubinowitz will be featured in Trial Lawyers University’s TLU Beach 2026 REPLAY – Jury Selection on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET.

On Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time (10:30 AM Pacific Time), Trial Lawyers University will present “TLU Beach 2026 REPLAY – Jury Selection,” featuring Ben Rubinowitz and Michael Kelly.

Ben Rubinowitz, Managing Partner of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, will share strategies and techniques for one of the most consequential stages of a civil jury trial: jury selection.

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washington place and sixth ave where the hit and run occuredThe fatal hit-and-run that killed 22-year-old Destiny Murrell in Greenwich Village demonstrates why a top New York car accident law firm should be contacted immediately after a driver flees an accident.

Murrell, a Brooklyn resident, was crossing West Washington Place in a crosswalk at approximately 5:00 a.m. on August 23, 2026, when she was struck by a driver who fled the scene. Police said the vehicle, described as gray and possibly an SUV, traveled north on Sixth Avenue before turning onto Waverly Place.

Murrell was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. At the time of the initial report, the NYPD did not have a description of the driver, and the investigation remained ongoing.

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Richard Steigman named New York Personal Injury Lawyer of the year 2027Recognition follows Steigman’s role as lead trial counsel in the landmark Metro-North Valhalla train crash litigation, which resulted in settlements exceeding $182 million

Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that partner Richard M. Steigman has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in New York City.

This is the second time Steigman has received a Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” distinction in New York City. He was previously named the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs.

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10 personal injury lawyers at the firm named Best LawyersRichard M. Steigman Named 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in New York City

Ten attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, including eight attorneys selected for The Best Lawyers in America® and two named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Partner Richard M. Steigman received an additional distinction, being named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in New York City. This is Steigman’s second “Lawyer of the Year” honor. He was previously named the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in New York City.

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electrical line repair can be dangerousElectrical hazards remain one of the most serious dangers on construction sites. And the risk is not limited to electricians. Laborers, carpenters, ironworkers, painters, roofers, equipment operators and other construction workers can suffer catastrophic injuries when they come into contact with energized wiring, power lines, defective tools or improperly maintained electrical systems.

The continuing concern surrounding these accidents will be the subject of a webinar presented by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Titled Preventing Exposure to Electrical Hazards in Construction,” the program will address common electrical hazards and exposures, prevention and control methods, pre-task planning and the McElhattan Foundation’s Zero Electrocution Challenge.

The subject is particularly important because electrical accidents are often preventable. When a construction worker is seriously injured because electrical hazards were not identified, equipment was defective, appropriate safeguards were not provided or proper safety procedures were not followed, the circumstances of the accident should be carefully investigated.

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e-bike accidents can be devastatingNew York City lawmakers are undertaking a sweeping review of e-bike and e-scooter safety as collisions involving e-bikes continue to rise across the five boroughs

On August 4, 2026, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced that the Council will hold a comprehensive hearing on September 30 to examine e-bike and e-scooter safety, enforcement of existing laws, and at least 17 legislative proposals intended to address the growing risks associated with electric bicycles, scooters and other forms of micromobility.

According to the City Council, more than 500 e-bike collisions have already occurred in New York City in 2026, representing a 31.7% increase compared with the same period last year.