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Could a Cruise Accident Occur in New York? Maritime Attorney Says Yes

A large cruise accident could happen off the US coast. Learn what your rights might be if that happens and how to contact a New York maritime attorney for help.

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.

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.

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.

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 Lines

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.

Could Hours of Service Rules be Next for Towing Vessel Workers?

Does fatigue effect towing vessel safety? Should there be hours of service rules? When should you call a New York Jones Act attorney? Learn the answers here.

How East Coast Commercial Fishing Fatalities May Be Prevented This Decade

Learn common causes of East Coast commercial fishing fatalities, how a maritime employer can use that information and when to call a New York Jones Act lawyer.

How a New York Jones Act Attorney Will Help You Recover from Fatigue Related Injuries

Find out more about your rights if you’ve been injured by a maritime worker’s fatigue and learn when to call a New York Jones Act attorney for help.

The Greatest Risks Facing Commercial Fishermen

504 people died in US commercial fishing accidents from 2000-2009. Learn how they died and why to call a New York Jones Act lawyer after a fishing accident.

Punitive Damages Do More Than Punish Employers After a New York Maritime Injury

Understand how maritime punitive damages and an experienced New York maritime attorney may benefit you and your fellow seamen deserving of maintenance and cure.

A New York Jones Act Attorney’s Advice About Collecting Maintenance and Cure

Learn when you are entitled to maintenance and cure by reading this post and calling a New York Jones Act attorney at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY.

Flags of Convenience for Shipowners

Flags of Convenience

Don’t Hide Anything from Your New York Maritime Lawyer

Hiding unfavorable facts may not help your maritime case. Learn why you should call 1-800-3-MAY-DAY and tell a New York maritime lawyer all that you know.

What Your New York Maritime Lawyer Wants You to Do to Stay Safe During a Fire

Learning what to do during a maritime fire can prevent injuries and fatalities. Read more here and call 1-800-3-MAY-DAY if you’ve been hurt in a ship fire.

3 Essential Elements to a Good Maritime Training

A maritime employer needs to adequately train employees for a voyage. If you have been hurt by a lack of training, call New Jersey Jones Act attorney.

The Dangers of Cold Water Maritime Accidents

Cold water kills. Read this blog post to learn more about the dangers of cold water, including hypothermia, and contact a New York and New Jersey maritime attorney at 1-800-362-9329 for more information if you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a cold water maritime accident.

Three Reasons Why Drunk Boating May be More Dangerous than Drunk Driving

Boating under the influence can be dangerous just as driving under the influence can be dangerous. However, boaters are at greater risk than drivers to endure the effects of some dangers. Read this blog post to learn about those dangers, and contact a New Jersey and New York maritime attorney at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or online contact form for information if you’ve been hurt in a drunk boating accident.

Survivors Equality Act: a February 2011 Update

In 2010, a bill was proposed that would amend the Death on the Seas Act to provide important damages and equity for survivors of maritime employees who are killed at work. Read this blog post to find out the status of the bill and what changes 2011 may bring for maritime families. For more information about your rights after losing a loved one in a maritime accident, please contact a New York and New Jersey maritime accident attorney at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY.

Potential Damages for Lack of Adequate Personal Safety Equipment

Seamen can be seriously injured when protective safety gear is not present on their vessel. Read this blog post to learn about potential damages in such a case and contact an experienced New York and New Jersey Jones Act attorney at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form for more information about your specific case.

Potential Damages After a Tanker Accident

If you’ve been hurt in a tanker accident, then it is important to understand your potential damages. Read this blog to find out what legal damages you may be entitled to and how to get them. For more information about your case contact a New Jersey or New York Jones Act attorney by calling 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or sending a message via our online contact form.

What to Do After a Tanker Accident

The steps that you take after a tanker accident are important to your eventual recovery. Read this blog post to learn what the experienced New Jersey and New York Jones Act lawyers recommend you do after a tanker accident to safeguard your potential recovery. For more information, please contact the New York and New Jersey Jones Act lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form.

Determining Damages for Deckhand Injuries

Deckhands may be entitled to damages pursuant to the Jones Act. Read this blog post to learn what types of financial damages a New York and New Jersey Jones Act lawyer can help an injured deckhand recover, and please contact us at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form for more information.

How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a New Jersey and New York Maritime Lawyer

Your first meeting with a New York and New Jersey maritime lawyer is important, but it does not have to be intimidating. This blog post explains what you can do to prepare for your meeting and what will happen at the meeting. To schedule a meeting, or for more information, please contact Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form.