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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.Railroad Accidents
2 Ways to Protect Your Future with the Aid of a New York FELA Attorney
If you are a worker injured on a passenger train learn how to stay safe if there is another emergency and learn how a New York FELA lawyer may help you now. 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.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. 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. 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.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. 3 Things Your New York Railroad Lawyer Knows and Wants to Share With You
An experienced New York railroad lawyer shares important information that you might not know about your potential FELA claim and legal recovery. Are Old Railroads in New York and New Jersey a Problem?
Are the railroad systems in New York and New Jersey safe? Read this post and learn when to contact a New York FELA attorney for more information. FRA Uses Science to Prevent New York Train Accidents
Learn about fatigue science, how it may prevent serious passenger train crashes and why you need a New York railroad accident attorney if you have been injured. Metro North Ordered to Pay Punitive Damages for Alleged Retaliation Against Injured Employee
OSHA has ordered Metro North to pay damages to an injured worker. Learn about the case and when you might need a New York FELA lawyer if you’ve been injured. Are New York Railroad Bridges Safe?
The Federal Railroad Administration and the railroad industry have an agreement about bridge safety. Learn about it and when to call a New York railroad lawyer. Why New York Railroad Workers May Suffer, and Recover, From Whole Body Vibration Injuries
Whole body vibration is a serious injury facing railroad workers. Learn why, what suffers may experience and when to call a New York FELA lawyer for help. How to Pursue a Legal Recovery for a New York Railroad Amputation Injury
A New York railroad attorney can help you pursue damages after an amputation injury. Learn how a New York railroad lawyer can help in this post. FRA Announces New Report Guidelines for Train Accidents in New York and Nationwide
On July 1, a new FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports will be effective. Learn why there are new rules and why you may need a New York FELA lawyer. Why Your New York FELA Attorney Wants You to Know About Millions of Dollars Headed to New York
What your New York FELA attorney wants you to know about the $354.4 million that is headed to New York for construction of high speed rail projects. Why New York Train Conductors Should Blow Their Horns
Horns are an old and important way to avoid train crossing accidents. Learn about the general horn rule and about when to call a New York railroad attorney. What Should I Do After a New York Railroad Trespass Accident?
Find out the steps that you should take immediately after a trespass injury, or fatality, and learn when to call a New York railroad attorney. A New York FELA Lawyer’s Look at a Pending Supreme Court Case
Read about an important FELA case before the US Supreme Court and how it may impact you. To learn more call a New York FELA lawyer at 1-800-362-9329. A New York FELA Lawyer Looks at the FRA’s First 2011 Safety Advisory
What did the FRA warn of in its recent safety advisory? Read about it here and contact a New York FELA lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 if you’ve been hurt. A New York FELA Attorney Explains Why Your Railroad Employer May Be at Fault
Railroad crossing accidents are not always the fault of a car or truck. Learn how a railroad employer may be at fault and when to call a New York FELA lawyer.Our Free Books
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- My railroad injury has occurred because of years of cumulative work and repeated motions. It was not the result of a single accident. Could I still recover damages, and should I still contact a New York FELA lawyer?
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