Recent findings published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) have revealed alarming statistics about the safety of surgical care in hospitals. This extensive study, conducted across 11 U.S. hospitals, highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures to prevent adverse events during surgery. As medical malpractice attorneys, we understand the…
In the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf has achieved a prestigious Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking for New York City, highlighting its exceptional skill and reputation in three areas of practice: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs…
As AI technology advances, the medical field has seen promising integrations, from diagnostic support to patient care management. However, recent reports highlight a significant risk: AI-powered transcription tools, such as OpenAI’s Whisper, are making alarming errors, particularly in medical settings. Whisper’s tendency to produce fabricated content—what experts call “hallucinations”—poses serious…
We are proud to announce that our partner, Rachel Jacobs, will be a featured panelist at her undergraduate alma mater, Binghamton University’s Women in the Law event. This event, hosted by the Harpur Law Council, brings together distinguished female attorneys to discuss their careers, challenges, and the evolving landscape for women in the…
The New York City Bar Association is hosting a comprehensive all-day Institute focused on the evolving field of medical malpractice litigation on September 13th. This event will feature insights from various legal perspectives, including plaintiff and defense counsel, appellate counsel, and members of the judiciary. Among the distinguished faculty is…
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that a total of 9 of our distinguished attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, and an additional 3 attorneys have been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in…
NYSTLI Dean Anthony Pirrotti, Jr., Esq., will be hosting a Discussion with our managing partner and celebrated Trial Attorney Ben Rubinowitz, Esq.; Trial Judge Paul. I. Marx; and Defense Attorney Alfred Vigorito, Esq. next Monday May 20, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM ET. Ben and our law firm handled…
Our managing partner, Ben Rubinowitz, will be sharing his unparalleled expertise at the upcoming Long Island Radiological Society Lecture Series on May 14th, Ben will deliver a compelling presentation titled “How to Avoid Medical Malpractice & What to Do if You are Named in a Lawsuit,” aimed at equipping medical…
We are pleased to announce that Ben Rubinowitz, our managing partner and a distinguished trial lawyer with expertise in medical malpractice litigation, will be a featured speaker at the American Urologic Association National Meeting. This pivotal event is currently underway and will conclude on May 6th. Ben is scheduled to…
The recent investigative piece by KFF Health News and CBS News on the daunting realities faced by patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders sheds light on a deeply troubling aspect of healthcare. The narrative, meticulously detailed through the experiences of patients like Lisa Schmidt and Jenny Feldman, echoes a recurring…
