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Construction Accident
- How Likely Are You to Be Hurt or Killed in a Construction Accident? A New York Construction Accident Lawyer Wants You to Know the Answer!
- When Carbon Monoxide Kills on New York Construction Sites
Railroad Accidents
- Staying Safe on New York Railroad Bridges
- Identifying All Possible Victims of Fatal New Jersey and New York Railroad Accidents
Maritime Law
- Working on a New York Cruise this Winter? What Your New York Jones Act Attorney Wants You to Know
- How to Recover Pain and Suffering Damages After an East Coast Maritime Accident
Premises Liability
- How New York Slip and Fall Cases Are Settled Quickly
- What Your New York Slip and Fall Lawyer Wants You to Know about Hotel Dangers
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New York and New Jersey accident attorneys at Hofmann & Schweitzer are dedicated to providing current legal information to help you with your construction, railroad or maritime injury case.Construction Accident
5 Calls Your New York Construction Accident Lawyer Wants You to Make
New York construction workers are very likely to be injured. Learn the five calls you should make, including to a New York construction accident lawyer.Railroad Accidents
The Dangers of Diesel: When a New York FELA Lawyer May Help
Learn why diesel fuel is so dangerous, how railroad workers are at risk and when to call an experienced New York FELA attorney for a free consultation. New Rule Coming for New Jersey and New York Railroad Workers in 2012
Learn about a new FRA regulation that will take effect in May 2012, what will be required of employers, and when to call a New York FELA attorney for help.Maritime Law
Who Can Collect Pain and Suffering After a New York Maritime Accident?
Do you qualify for pain and suffering damages after a maritime accident? Read this blog post to find out and learn how to contact a New York Jones Act attorney. The Coast Guard reported today that the Fishing Vessel Mandy Ness capsized last night.
The Coast Guard reported today that the Fishing Vessel Mandy Ness capsized last night. The Coast Guard also stated that one person died and one was rescued from a capsized vessel about 10 nautical miles east of Barnegat Light late Tuesday night.Labels:
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THE NATIONAL 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM MESS - SAD TRIBUTE TO THOSE WORKERS WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH TO MAKE A REALITY OUT OF DISASTER
THE NATIONAL 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM MESS - SAD TRIBUTE TO THOSE WORKERS WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH TO MAKE A REALITY OUT OF DISASTERLabels:
THE NATIONAL 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM MESS
THE NATIONAL 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM MESS - SAD TRIBUTE TO THOSE WORKERS WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH TO MAKE A REALITY OUT OF DISASTERLabels:
Railroad Accidents
How to Prevent New York Railroad Bridge Accident Injuries and Deaths
A New York FELA attorney explains what can be learned from recent railroad bridge accidents to prevent future injuries and how to contact a lawyer for help.Construction Accident
4 Risks to New Jersey Sustainable Construction Project Workers
A New Jersey construction accident lawyer explains 4 ways sustainable construction workers are at greater risk of injury and why may you need an attorney.Railroad Accidents
Will New Committee Prevent Future Fatal New Jersey Train Accidents?
Learn about a new Committee to help prevent future train accident deaths and learn how a New York FELA attorney may help your family if a tragedy occurs. Keeping Children Safe from New York Railroad Accidents
Learn three ways to protect your children from New York railroad fatalities and learn when to contact an experienced New York FELA attorney for help.Maritime Law
How to Prevent and Recover From Maritime Hanging Staging Falls
An experienced New York Jones Act attorney shares how maritime hanging staging fall accidents can be prevented and how you may be able to recover after a fall.Construction Accident
What to Do When You Experience a Construction Related Skin Injury in New Jersey
An experienced New Jersey construction accident attorney shares three important things that you should do if you suffer a construction related skin injury.Railroad Accidents
How to Get Help After a Fatal New York Railroad Accident
Engineers can suffer emotional and financial consequences after fatal train wrecks. Learn how an experienced New York railroad lawyer may be able to help. Could NJ Transit Be Doing a Better Job of Keeping People Safe?
Learn how New Jersey Transit is responding to recent fatal train accidents and how to contact a New York FELA lawyer if you’ve been hurt by a NY or NJ railroad. 3 Ways to Stay Safe on New York Commuter Rails
Learn a few tips for staying safe on New York commuter trains and when to call an experienced New York FELA attorney if you have been injured on the railroad.Maritime Law
Hiring a New York Jones Act Attorney May Mean Recovery Without Court
Learn how an experienced New York Jones Act attorney may be able to help you recover damages for your maritime injuries without going to court.Construction Accident
Don’t Let a New Jersey Trench Be Your Grave
OSHA is warning trench workers about the potentially fatal consequences of safety violations. Learn more here from a New Jersey construction accident lawyer.Railroad Accidents
3 Ways Your New York Railroad Employer Could Have Prevented Your Burn Injury
Did your railroad employer take important steps to prevent serious burn injuries? If you’ve been hurt read this post and contact a New York railroad lawyer. What Your New York FELA Lawyer Thinks of 3 Excuses Your Employer May Use
Learn what our New York FELA lawyers think about your employer’s excuses and learn when to contact a New York FELA attorney for help after an injury.Maritime Law
Corinne Brown - U.S. House of Representatives member with No Heart, but Hand in the Pocket of Cruise Lines
Corinne Brown - U.S. House of Representatives member with No Heart, but Hand in the Pocket of Cruise LinesLabels:
Construction Accident
Tappan Zee Bridge Reconstruction Slated To Begin Next Year
Tappan Zee Bridge Reconstruction Slated To Begin Next YearLabels:
Will The Moynahan Station (Amtrak-NJ Transit Train Station in Midtown) Ever Be Built?
Will The Moynahan Station (Amtrak-NJ Transit Train Station in Midtown) Ever Be Built?Labels:
Maritime Law
3 Things that May Ruin Your New York Maritime Accident Recovery – and How to Avoid Them
Learn how to avoid three things that could ruin your potential maritime recovery and how to contact a New York Jones Act Attorney after a maritime injury.Construction Accident
What New Jersey Construction Employers Should Do Immediately After an Accident
Learn what to expect from a construction employer after an accident and learn why you may need a New Jersey construction accident attorney.Our Free Books
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- What’s with the new look of scaffolding on some New York City streets? Is the new scaffolding safe? Should I contact a New York construction accident lawyer if I am hurt?
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Railroad Accidents
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Maritime Law
- What is Considered Pain and Suffering After a Maritime Accident?
- Can a Maritime Worker Recover Damages for Being Hurt by a Car, Truck or other Motor Vehicle?
- Are Commercial Fishermen Appropriately Compensated for the Risks They Take at Work?
Premises Liability
- Is it important for me to get medical care after a New York fall?
- Is there anything I can do if I notice a dangerous condition at my New York City hotel?
- How Common are Drowning Deaths? Do I Need a New York Slip and Fall Lawyer if My Child Has Died in a Pool Accident?