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• Maritime Law
• Premises Liability
• Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

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Construction Accident

• How to Recover from a New Jersey Elevator Construction Accident

Railroad Accidents

• Did Your New York Transit Commute Just Get Safer Because of a New Law?

Maritime Law

• Coast Guard reimbursement from passenger vessel owner, do you think they should pay for the cost of Coast Guard assists?

Premises Liability

• Why to Follow Doctors Orders and See a New York Lawyer Post Concussion

Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

• 9 Things a NY Railroad Employer Can’t Do if You Report a Safety Concern

General

• Coast Guard assists in transporting a generator to cruise ship Carnival Triumph. Do you think the passengers should have been taken off the vessel or remain captive like they are now?

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News

New York Construction Worker Hurt while Working on Bridge...
Posted on 6/18/2013

New York Commercial Fisherman Dies in Maritime Accident...
Posted on 6/10/2013

Two Construction Workers Seriously Hurt in Brooklyn Accident...
Posted on 6/2/2013

How Safe Are New York City’s Low-rise Construction Sites?...
Posted on 5/27/2013

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Construction Accident

• Could Your Injury Get Worse? What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Hurt in a New York Construction Accident
• New Jersey Construction Workers: Beware of These Five Elevator Dangers

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Railroad Accidents

• Protecting Lone Workers and Railroad Workers in Charge from Fatal Work Accidents
• How to Make Sure an Actual New York Train Wreck Doesn’t Wreck Your Life

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Maritime Law

• January 9, 2013 Was Not the First Crash for the Seastreak Ferry
• How Will You Know What Really Caused Your Seastreak Ferry Accident Injury?

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Premises Liability

• Recovering from a New York Slip and Fall Accident Concussion – Not Easy but Possible
• Recovering Damages for an Injury When Your Child was Trespassing in New York

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Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

• New York and New Jersey Railroad Workers: You Can Report Safety Concerns and Keep Your Job

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Hofmann & Schweitzer New Investigations

• Hofmann & Schweitzer is deeply involved in investigating the circumstances that led to the sinking of the LINDA CLAIRE and the unfortunate loss of life of a 23 year old deckhand.
• Line surge on M.V. MAERSK OHIO causes fractured spine.

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• SOCIAL NETWORK POSTINGS

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Innovative Attorneys Representing Seriously Injured Victims Since 1977

When someone is seriously injured, that person is not the only one who suffers. A major accident can impact the entire family, especially if the injured victim is the main breadwinner. If you have a loved one who has been hurt in a construction accident, maritime accident, railroad accident or other catastrophic event, you need to know that you do not have to face the situation alone.

You may be overwhelmed, wondering how you are going to make ends meet. We understand how an injury can affect the entire family and we can help you. Contact the experienced New Jersey and New York accident attorneys at the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer to find out your legal options. You can reach us at our New York office at 212-465-8840, our New Jersey office at 908-393-5662 or Toll Free at 1-800-362-9329.You can also text your questions to 856-371-5703 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

One of the first concerns people have following a work accident or other personal injury is how they are going to pay their medical expenses and household bills. Depending on the details of the accident, including what caused it, compensation may be available. This can help cover your expenses, pre-settlement litigation funding and give you peace of mind.

Trendsetters in Shaping Maritime, Construction & Personal Injury Law
At the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer, we are not afraid to fight the big corporations and take on tough legal issues. We have gone after some of the largest corporations, shipping companies and construction companies with favorable results. As our client, you will be represented by a knowledgeable injury lawyer who has the background and resources to win your case. We spare no reasonable expense when it comes to investigating injury claims.

Some of the types of cases we specialize in include the following:

• Maritime accidents
• Jones Act lawsuits
• Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act claims
• Construction accidents
• Railroad accidents
• Railroad passenger injuries
• FELA claims
• Work injuries
• Car accidents 
• Slip and falls
• Brain injuries
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy(R.S.D.) and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(C.R.P.S.)

We Prepare Every Case As If We are Going to Trial
To have a well-prepared case, you have to have the mindset that you will be going to trial. Our New York and New Jersey accident lawyers take the time to investigate and prepare every claim as if we will be going to trial. While we do settle some cases outside of court, we only settle when you are satisfied with the offer.

Our law firm does not hesitate to spend money to properly prepare cases. We use the best experts in various fields to strengthen our clients' claims. Our attorneys continue to probe until they feel they have uncovered every detail relating to the case.

Representing Injured Victims Since 1977
Our law firm has been helping injured victims and their families for over three decades. Paul T. Hofmann, Esq. has 30 years of legal experience and has been named a Super Lawyer for four years running, which recognizes lawyers who have obtained a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement. Tim Schweitzer has more than a decade of legal experience and is an officer in the Admiralty Law Section of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), which is an esteemed organization that fights for victims' rights.

We represent maritime cases throughout the country, including the east coast, west coast and Gulf of Mexico. Our law firm handles construction and railroad cases in all of New York and New Jersey. In addition, we represent general personal injury claims in the metropolitan areas of New Jersey and New York, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

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Construction Accident:

• Edward G. Testimonial
• Ken M. $1,057,500 Recovery for Construction Worker Knee Injury

Maritime Law:

• Paul Hofmann Interview NBC Seastreak Ferry Accident January 9, 2013
• Clam Boat Inspection after Faulty Hatch Installation Accident
• Barge Site Inspection

General:

• Paul T. Hofman. Welcome to Hofmann & Schweitzer
• Flash for Hofmann Law Firm

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FAQ

Construction Accident

• I am not an American citizen, but I am in the United States with a proper visa. I have been working for a New York construction company, and I was recently hurt on the job. My employer is telling me that I can’t recover for my injuries because I am not a U.S. citizen. Is it true?
• We received training about fall prevention on my New York construction site. Yet, many of the guys on the site don’t speak English, and that is the only language in which the information was presented. I’m worried about all of our safety. Does information need to be made available in other languages?
• The OSHA construction safety standards were not followed on my New Jersey construction site, and I was injured. Is the contractor or subcontractor responsible for the injuries that I recently sustained?

Railroad Accidents

• My mom has been hurt in a New York train accident. She is hurt, confused, and upset. What advice should I give her?
• My loved one was seriously injured by a train in New York. He was already disabled at the time of the accident. Does his disability prevent him from recovering damages or should we contact a New York railroad attorney?
• How common is it to be hit by a New York City subway, and should I contact a New York FELA lawyer if I am injured or a loved one is killed in a New York City subway accident?

Maritime Law

• What should I do right now if I was hurt in the January 9, 2013 Seastreak Ferry accident at the Wall Street Pier in New York City?
• If my employer, or an insurance company, offers me money after a New York maritime accident then do I still need to contact a New York maritime injury lawyer?
• I think my employer put me and my crewmates at unnecessary risk on a recent New York commercial fishing trip. What should I do if I’m hurt?

Premises Liability

• Is a concussion a serious enough injury for me to contact a New York slip and fall lawyer after an accident?
• My child broke the law. He was trespassing on someone else’s property. I am embarrassed by his actions, but he never would have gone on the property if he had not seen an unsecured trampoline to play on. I can’t afford his medical bills? What should I do?
• Can I recover damages if I was hurt on a fire escape while I was fleeing a fire, or other emergency, in my New York City apartment building? Should I contact a New York City injury attorney?

Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

• I think my employer acted unfairly after I told my supervisor about a safety concern I had while working on the railroad. Should I try and work this out with my employer before contacting a New York employer retaliation lawyer?

General

• My hand slipped when I was working with a hand tool on a New York construction site. I am embarrassed about my injury, since I do this work all the time and should know better than to slip. I can’t decide whether I should contact a New York construction accident lawyer. What do you think?
• What Penalties Does My Employer Face for Not Complying with OSHA Construction Safety Standards?

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