Last Monday night, a Mercedes-Benz, reportedly running a steady red light at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, collided with an MTA bus. The impact was so severe that it sent the Mercedes careening onto a nearby sidewalk, where it struck a CitiBike rack. Alex Caba-Gutierrez,…
Yesterday, New York experienced two significant truck-related accidents that impacted traffic, businesses, and local communities. Brooklyn Accident: Tractor Trailer and Sedan Crash into Popeyes In East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a sedan resulted in both vehicles crashing into a Popeyes restaurant at the intersection of Metropolitan…
Ten individuals were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a residence on Roosevelt Ave. This event underscores the silent but deadly threat posed by carbon monoxide (CO) in urban dwellings. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled in large quantities.…
As attorneys specializing in bicycle accidents, we would like to address the perilous issue of “dooring” accidents in New York City. A recent tragedy in Brooklyn underscores the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures against this often-overlooked hazard. In Cypress Hills, a food delivery worker on a scooter experienced…
Under a transformative Biden administration policy, hundreds of laborers have stepped out of the shadows, informing on unscrupulous employers and, in return, receiving something invaluable: legal work permits and protection from deportation. This policy, which focuses on protecting workplace whistleblowers and aiding prosecutors, has changed the lives of many, including…
Early Sunday morning, a 23-year-old driver, showing off dangerous ‘doughnuts’ at a car stunt gathering, lost control and collided with a parked fuel truck. Two passengers died, 15-year-old Sabrina Villagomez and 21-yer-old Gilvante “Gio” Roberson while another passenger suffered critical injury. The driver is in stable condition. This incident isn’t…
Lourdes Camilo, a Bronx resident, was fatally injured in a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and East 156th Street. This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the consequences of traffic law violations. It also reflects on the necessity for enhanced pedestrian protection measures. The involvement…
We are thrilled to announce that Rachel Jacobs has been promoted to a partner of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf. This milestone is a testament to her unwavering dedication and exceptional legal expertise. About Rachel Jacobs: A Commitment to Justice Rachel’s journey with us has been marked by…
5 construction workers were injured, including three seriously in a crane collapse that occurred in Upper Manhattan yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred around 2:30 pm at a construction site located at 3880 Ninth Avenue in Inwood. A crane attached to a small boom truck tragically collapsed, resulting in injuries to…
A passenger is dead and 3 other people are in critical condition after two cars collided in Brooklyn in the early hours of Monday morning. The accident was captured by surveillance cameras and showed three individuals fleeing the scene of the accident. Surveillance footage shows a Toyota cautiously approaching and…