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Construction Accident
- The Construction Industry is the Deadliest Industry in New York City During 2008
- Eight Symptoms of Chemical Burns Construction Workers Need to Know About
Railroad Accidents
- How to Fill out a Railroad Personal Injury Report
- Railroad Employees Have the Right to Protect Themselves without Employer Retaliation
Maritime Law
- Recovering Damages if a Loved One’s Been Killed At Sea
- What You Need to Know About Working on a Tug Boat
Premises Liability
We Have the Necessary Expertise and Experience to Help You Resolve Your Case
Our New York and New Jersey accident attorneys have assisted clients with railroad, construction, personal injury accidents and maritime law for over 30 years. We have the necessary expertise and experience to resolve your case. If you have questions regarding your case, Hofmann & Schweitzer has the answers you are looking for.FAQ Categories:
Construction Accident
- I’m exposed to lead in my construction job. Are my children at risk of lead poisoning?
- I was hurt in a fall on the job. I know I cannot sue my employer, which was a subcontractor, but do I have a Third-Party claim for my injuries against anyone else. Any suggestions?
- Who should I submit my medical bills to that resulted from an injury on the job?
- I am a dockbuilder and was injured on the job. What should I do?
Railroad Accidents
- I’m Sick From Exposure to Solvents on the Railroad. What Should I Do?
- Who’s liable if I’m hurt by defective equipment while I’m working on the railroad?
- My coworker was hurt working on the railroad. Can I participate in the investigation of his claim, or will it threaten my job?
- Do I Need a Railroad Injury Lawyer if I’ve Been Hurt in an Accident?
- I was told my on the job accident was my fault and I was written up. Who will pay my medical bills?
- Can the railroad for which I worked when I got injured disapprove of surgery that my doctor recommends I have?
- I was hurt on the job, what should I do?
Maritime Law
- Do Tug Boats Have to Have Lookouts?
- If I am Injured at Sea, Am I Required to See a Company Doctor?
- Do I Have to Give a Recorded Statement to Recover Damages Pursuant to the Jones Act?
- Does Maritime Law Apply to Me if I was Injured While Working in the Harbor?
- What Damages Can I Collect if I am Injured in a New York City Subway Accident?
- What Damages Can I Collect if a Relative of Mine Has Been Killed on the High Seas?
- How Can a Commercial Fisherman Collect Damages After an Oil Spill?
- I am a seaman who was injured on a vessel. What should I do?
- Can I collect workers compensation if I am injured on the job?
- My employer told me that he only has to pay me $8 per day while I am out of work. How can this be true?
- A seafarer from Ohio asked: "What determines your maximum medical cure, is it as long as I am under a physician's care that I am entitled to maintenance and cure?"
- I have applied for a job with a tugboat company, and they are asking me to fill out a questionnaire about my prior medical history. Do I have to tell them about my past medical history?
Premises Liability
- What are the Warning Signs That I May Have Suffered a Brain Injury After a Fall?
- If I’m Hurt in an Apartment Building, is the Property Owner, the Landlord, or Another Tenant Liable for My Injuries?
- Is My Landlord Liable for My Injuries if I’m Hurt by Another Tenant?
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Construction Accident
- I’m exposed to lead in my construction job. Are my children at risk of lead poisoning?
- I am a dockbuilder and was injured on the job. What should I do?
- Who should I submit my medical bills to that resulted from an injury on the job?
Railroad Accidents
- I’m Sick From Exposure to Solvents on the Railroad. What Should I Do?
- Who’s liable if I’m hurt by defective equipment while I’m working on the railroad?
- My coworker was hurt working on the railroad. Can I participate in the investigation of his claim, or will it threaten my job?
Maritime Law
- Do Tug Boats Have to Have Lookouts?
- If I am Injured at Sea, Am I Required to See a Company Doctor?
- Do I Have to Give a Recorded Statement to Recover Damages Pursuant to the Jones Act?
Premises Liability
- What are the Warning Signs That I May Have Suffered a Brain Injury After a Fall?
- If I’m Hurt in an Apartment Building, is the Property Owner, the Landlord, or Another Tenant Liable for My Injuries?
- Is My Landlord Liable for My Injuries if I’m Hurt by Another Tenant?
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