Tonight, the family of Amanda Servedio, along with members of Bike and Brew, Families for Safe Streets, and Transportation Alternatives, will gather to honor Amanda’s memory with a vigil and ghost bike installation, followed by a memorial ride. Amanda, an avid cyclist and active Bike and Brew member, lost her…
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Ben Rubinowitz Named Number One New York Metro Super Lawyer and 12 other Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Personal Injury Attorneys Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2024
At the New York Personal Injury Law Firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, we are proud to announce that 8 of our attorneys have been selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers list, with an additional 5 attorneys named to the Rising Stars list. This prestigious…
Cyclist Killed by Driver Fleeing Police in Queens: Holding the NYPD Accountable
A tragic police chase in Astoria, Queens, on Tuesday night claimed the life of a cyclist when a driver, fleeing from NYPD officers, fatally struck her. The driver, who was attempting to evade arrest for burglary, was speeding along 34th Avenue before hitting the cyclist on 37th Avenue. This marks…
Former Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries Indicted for Sex-Trafficking: A Legal Perspective on Justice for Victims
The recent indictment of Michael Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, on charges of running a sex-trafficking operation sends shockwaves through the legal and fashion communities alike. This case involves the exploitation of dozens of aspiring male models, many of whom were lured under the false pretense of…
Weather-Related Truck Accidents: A 21% Risk and How to Stay Safe on the Road
Weather conditions pose a serious risk for truck drivers and everyone else on the road. In fact, 21 % of the 5.8 million crashes that occur annually in the US are linked to adverse weather, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration. With such a high percentage of accidents…
Bronx Day Care Fentanyl Tragedy: Husband of Owner Sentenced to 45 Years for Child’s Wrongful Death
In a tragic case that has shocked New York City, the husband of a Bronx day care owner, Felix Herrera Garcia, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his role in operating a fentanyl trafficking ring from a day care facility that led to the death of a…
Elderly Pedestrian Critically Injured in Upper East Side Hit-and-Run Truck Accident: Legal Options for Victims
An elderly woman walking with a cane was tragically injured in a hit-and-run accident on the Upper East Side. The incident occurred Monday morning when the woman, believed to be in her 80s, tripped and fell into the street near the dangerous intersection of E. 59th St. and Second Ave.,…
Tragic Bronx Bicycle Accident Claims Life of 66-Year-Old Cyclist: A Lawyer’s Perspective on Seeking Justice for Victims
A 66-year-old bicyclist was fatally struck by a pickup truck in the Bronx at the intersection of Westchester and Commonwealth Avenues on Saturday. Emergency Medical Services rushed the cyclist to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was tragically pronounced dead. The driver of the pickup, a 24-year-old man, remained at the…
Brooklyn Man Fatally Struck by Box Truck on Way to Doctor’s Appointment: Tragic Truck Accidents Highlight Need for Pedestrian Safety
Marco Gallardo Tirado, a 59-year-old retired Brooklyn home health aide, was fatally struck by a box truck in Bushwick while on his way to a doctor’s appointment. The accident occurred on DeKalb Avenue near Wyckoff Avenue around 9:35 a.m. on Friday morning. Sadly, Mr. Tirado’s life was cut short just…
New Jersey Transit Train Operator Dies After Striking Fallen Tree in Mansfield Township: What Victims Should Know
This morning, tragedy struck when a New Jersey Transit train operator lost their life after a River Line train collided with a fallen tree on the tracks in Mansfield Township, Burlington County. The train was traveling south from Trenton when the accident occurred, just north of Roebling Station, shortly after…