Personal Injury Lawyers Serving the Queens Community

The Queens personal injury attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf are part of one of New York City's most prestigious personal injury law firms. Established in 1919 by Harry Gair and his wife Harriett, our firm has been a cornerstone in the legal community for over a century. Although based in Manhattan, we have a long-standing history of successfully handling personal injury claims throughout Queens.

At the NYC Personal Injury Law Firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our commitment to excellence and client-focused approach sets us apart. Our attorneys possess deep familiarity with personal injury litigation in Queens and have achieved record verdicts and settlements, including a $41.5 million verdict for a sanitation worker fatally hit by a sweeper truck—the highest truck accident verdict in New York State at the time. Here is a sample of some notable cases we handled in Queens:

• Secured a $27,500,000 settlement against the Catholic Church on behalf of four victims sexually abused by a catechism teacher. The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens and a local after-school program will collectively pay the amount, with each victim receiving $6,875,000. At the time, this was the largest settlement paid by the Catholic Church to individual survivors of sexual abuse in the country.
• Achieved a $12,400,000 settlement for the wrongful death of a 40-year-old woman who perished in a gas explosion at her home in Floral Park, Queens, New York.
• Recovered $10,000,000 for the wife of a crane operator killed at a Queens construction site.
• Secured $8,625,000 recovery for the family of a Queens construction worker who was killed after falling from a ladder.
• Won an $8,000,000 settlement in an anesthesiology malpractice case during a trial at the Queens County Courthouse, for a woman who sustained brain damage.
• Obtained a $4,250,000 settlement in a medical malpractice case for a Queens man who suffered brain damage due to anesthesia malpractice during surgery for sleep apnea.
• Secured a $4,000,000 verdict for a woman injured and whose husband was tragically killed due to inadequate security at North Shore Towers, a luxury apartment complex in Queens, New York.
• Won a $2,750,000 settlement in a medical malpractice action for an elderly Queens woman who experienced an ischemic stroke and subsequent partial paralysis and loss of speech due to her doctors’ failure to provide proper anticoagulation therapy following hip surgery.
• Secured a $2,500,000 verdict for a woman whose duodenum was perforated during an upper endoscopy in Queens, NYC.
• Achieved a $2,500,000 settlement for a Queens carpenter who sustained a back injury after falling from a rolling baker scaffold.
• Recovered $1,500,000 in a Queens car accident for the family of two elderly parents who were fatally run over. The amount was the full policy limit.

While many excellent personal injury law firms are based in Queens, our team of seasoned attorneys ranks among the nation's top trial lawyers. They bring unparalleled expertise and dedication to each case, ensuring our clients receive the highest quality legal representation.

Clients enjoy the best of both worlds: an established Manhattan office with the nation's leading trial lawyers, and the specialized knowledge and resources specific to Queens.

• Nationally Recognized Expertise: Our attorneys have been recognized as leaders in the field, with a proven track record of success in high-stakes litigation. Our managing partner and esteemed trial attorney Ben Rubinowitz was named Best Lawyer’s “Lawyer of the Year 2024’ both in personal injury and product liability.

Ben along with senior partner Howard Hershenhorn have also been selected by Forbes Advisor as 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in NYC. Additionally, partner Diana Carnemolla was also listed as Forbes Advisor’s“2024 Best Car Accident Lawyers in NYC”.

The majority of our attorneys receive annual recognition from their peers as "Best Lawyers" and "Super Lawyers" and our firm is consistently listed in “Best Law Firm” every year.

• Resources and Connections: As a top Manhattan law firm, we have access to extensive resources, including top experts and investigators, to build the strongest case possible for you.
• Personalized Attention: We provide personalized attention to each client, guiding you through every step of the legal process with compassion and care.
• Proven Results: We have secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients (see above) , leveraging our extensive experience, deep legal knowledge, and relentless advocacy to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We handle a wide range of personal injury cases in Queens, including:

• Queens Car Accidents: Navigating the complexities of car accident claims, from insurance disputes to litigation, we fight for the compensation you deserve.
• Construction Accidents in Queens: Specializing in construction site accidents, we understand the intricacies of workers' compensation and personal injury claims.
• Queens Medical Malpractice: Our firm has a strong track record in holding healthcare providers accountable for negligence, from surgical errors to misdiagnosis.
• Queens Premises Liability: We represent clients injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else's property, including dog bites, swimming pool accidents, and structural failures.
• Queens Product Liability: Defective products can cause serious harm. We have the expertise to take on complex product liability cases, ensuring manufacturers and sellers are held responsible.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents in Queens: Protecting the rights of cyclists and pedestrians, we handle claims involving collisions with motor vehicles.
• Public Transportation Accidents in Queens: Injuries from bus, subway, and other public transit accidents are common in Queens. Our lawyers are adept at navigating these claims.