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- 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.
- Improper operation of pleasure craft in New York Harbor causes passenger fall down with severe fracture of patella and internal derangement of knee.
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Construction Accident
- Why New Jersey Construction Welders May Be at Risk of Serious Injury
- 3 Dangers You Need to Know about if You’re Working an Outside Construction Job in New York This Summer
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
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?
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
Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims
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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- Paul Hofmann Interview NBC Seastreak Ferry Accident January 9, 2013
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Construction Accident
- What kind of recovery is my husband entitled to if he suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury in a New York construction accident?
- I was hurt in a recent fire while working on a New Jersey construction site. Do I need to see a burn specialist in order to recover damages?
- I broke my wrist in a recent New Jersey construction accident. I will recover eventually, but for now, I am out of work. How will I be able to pay my bills? What should I do?
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
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- 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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