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Hofmann & Schweitzer regularly posts articles on legal topics that are important to you.  Our New York and New Jersey accident attorneys are here to help our clients with their construction, railroad, maritime and other personal accident cases.  The library will keep you posted on informative, current legal topics.

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Maritime Law:

• 3 Surprising Terms of Your Cruise Ticket Your New York Maritime Attorney Wants You to Know Now   
  Did you know that you entered a surprising contract when you purchased a cruise ticket? Learn more and when to contact a New York maritime attorney here.
• Appellate court recognized that summary judgment can be granted to a seaman on an unseaworthiness claim.   
  Wesley is important because the appellate court recognized that summary judgment can be granted to a seaman on an unseaworthiness claim. There, a New York City ferry worker was injured when part of a hoisting mechanism, which was attached to a moveable bridge connecting the land to a City operated ferry, spun uncontrollably, striking and injuring plaintiff. There was a dispute as to what was the actual defect in the mechanism, but there was no dispute that the equipment spun in an uncontrolled fashion, constituting an unseaworthy
• Working on a New York Cruise this Winter? What Your New York Jones Act Attorney Wants You to Know   
  Learn about the risks of working on a winter cruise and when to contact a New York Jones Attorney after an injury to pursue a potential legal recovery.
• How to Recover Pain and Suffering Damages After an East Coast Maritime Accident   
  Learn how you and your New York Jones Act attorney will fight for your just recovery of pain and suffering damages after an East Coast maritime accident injury.
• Government has Strong Words and Recommendations for Commercial Fishing Industry in New York and Around the Nation   
  Learn about new NTSB commercial fishing safety regulation suggestions for the Coast Guard and how to call a New York Jones Act attorney after an accident.
• Attention Workers Who Use Maritime Hanging Staging   
  Maritime workers who use hanging staging should be aware of the potential dangers and know when to call an experienced New York Jones Act lawyer for help.
• 5 Safety Steps Commercial Vessel Owners and Operators Can Take to Prevent Maritime Deaths   
  Learn how vessel owners and operators may prevent North East commercial fishing fatalities and when to call a New York Jones Act attorney after an accident.
• 5 Safety Steps Commercial Vessel Owners and Operators Can Take to Prevent Maritime Deaths   
  Learn how vessel owners and operators may prevent northeast commercial fishing fatalities and when to call a New York Jones Act attorney after an accident.
• Free Advice Injured New York Maritime Workers Can Use Today   
  A New York Jones Act lawyer describes three things that you can do immediately to help protect your legal rights and recovery after a maritime accident.
• New Proposed Rule for Towing Vessel Safety   
  This summer the Coast Guard proposed a new rule regarding towing vessel safety. Learn about it and when to call a New York Jones Act attorney in this article.
• A Decade of East Coast Commercial Fishing Fatalities   
  Learn about commercial fishing fatalities off the U.S. Eastern Coast from 2000 – 2009 and learn why you may need a New York Jones Act lawyer after a death.
• How Tired Was the Crew? Your New York Jones Act Attorney Wants to Know.   
  Maritime fatigue is a serious issue. If you’ve been hurt in a fatigue-related accident, please read this article and call a New York Jones Act attorney.
• A New York Jones Act Lawyer Looks at Deadly Commercial Fishing Accidents in the Northeast United States   
  Learn how dangerous commercial fishing is in the Northeast and learn when to call a New York Jones Act attorney after a maritime accident.
• Will You Receive Punitive Damages After a New York Maritime Accident?   
  Will you be entitled to punitive damages after a denial of maintenance and cure? Read this article and call a New York maritime lawyer for more information.
• 3 Things Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Know but Your New York Jones Act Attorney Does   
  Your New York Jones Act attorney wants you to know what your employer doesn’t want you to know. Read this article and call 1-800-3-MAY-DAY to learn more.
• When to Contact a New York Jones Act Attorney   
  If you’ve been hurt in a maritime accident, then you need to know when to contact an experienced New York Jones Act attorney at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY. Find out here.
• Fire on Board: A New York Jones Act Lawyer Tells of Common Maritime Fire Causes and Injuries   
  Learn about the common causes and injuries of maritime fires here and call a New York Jones Act lawyer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY to learn more about possible damages.
• Have You Been Properly Trained for Your Maritime Voyage?   
  Federal law requires maritime employers to adequately train crew members before a voyage. If you have been hurt offshore, please contact a NJ maritime lawyer.
• Surviving a Cold Water Maritime Accident   
  It takes longer for the cold ocean waters to warm up than it takes for the air temperatures to rise. If you are a maritime worker who has been injured in a cold water accident, then you may be entitled to damages. Read this library article for more information and contact a New York maritime lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 for more information.
• Drunk Boating: It is Against the Law.   
  State and federal laws prohibit drunk boating. Read this library article to find out how many states define boating under the influence and how New York law differs from that of other states. If you have been hurt in a drunk boating accident, please contact the New Jersey and New York maritime accident lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form.
• Lack of Safety Procedures Can Make Maritime Accidents Deadly   
  Safety procedures are not just academic exercises or regulatory necessities. Appropriate safety procedures can prevent maritime accident from becoming fatal. Learn more about appropriate safety procedures for vessels in this library article, and call the experienced New Jersey and New York maritime lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer if your loved one has been killed in a maritime accident. We can be reached at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY.
• The Importance of Personal Safety Gear to Your Maritime Injury Claim   
  The lack of personal safety gear, or the lack of training on how to use personal safety gear, can turn a maritime accident into a tragedy. Read this article to learn about a vessel owner and operator’s responsibility to provide personal safety gear and training on how to use it. If you’ve been hurt on a vessel, please contact a New Jersey and New York Jones Act lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information. We can be reached at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form.
• Why Tanker Accidents Happen   
  Tanker workers face many dangers on the job. Read this library article to find out four of the most common dangers facing tanker workers and what a tanker worker can do if he is hurt. For more information please contact an experienced New York or New Jersey maritime attorney at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form.
• Human Injuries After Tanker Accidents   
  The human injuries that can result from tanker accidents can be significant. This library article explores the potential injuries to tanker workers and maritime environmental clean-up workers. If you’ve been hurt in a tanker accident, contact a New Jersey and New York maritime attorney today at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form for more information.
• Dangers for Deckhands   
  Deckhands have dangerous jobs. In order to stay safe and know when to pursue damages after a maritime accident, it is important for deckhands to understand the dangers that they face and what to do if they are injured. Read this library article for more information about the dangers facing deckhands and contact an experienced New Jersey and New York maritime lawyer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form for more information.
• How to Choose a Maritime Attorney   
  Choosing a maritime lawyer is one of the most important decisions that you will make with regard to your maritime injury claim. Read this article to find out how to choose a maritime lawyer and contact the experienced New Jersey and New York maritime lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY for more information.
• Three Real Dangers of Cruising   
  Recognizing the dangers of cruising can help you prevent accident injuries on board cruise ships and can help you recover damages if you are injured. Learn more about three common cruise injuries in this library article. If you’ve been injured, contact the New York maritime lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form for more information.
• Dangerous Complications of the Norovirus   
  The close quarters of cruise ships make for the easy transmission of norviruses. In some cases, a norovirus is more severe than a few days of stomach discomfort. If you or a loved one have been significantly hurt because of a norovirus illness contracted on a cruise ship, please contact the cruise ship injury lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY for more information.
• The Dangers of Shipbreaking   
  Shipbreaking is a dangerous industry that is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. This article explains some of the dangers inherent to dismantling vessels and what you can do if you’ve been hurt, or if you’ve lost a loved one, in a shipbreaking accident. For information about your specific case, contact the experienced shipbreaking injury lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY.
• Two Dangers Every Maritime Worker Needs to Know About   
  Maritime workers face many dangers that can cause them to fall, to hit their heads or to hurt their backs. Sometimes these accidents result in spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Read more about these specific dangers facing maritime workers in this library article. If you have suffered such an injury contact a New York or New Jersey maritime accident lawyer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form for more information.
• What to Do if You’re Denied Maintenance and Cure   
  If you are a maritime worker who has been injured, then you may be entitled to maintenance and cure. Sometimes, however, employers are not willing to provide you what is legally yours. Read this article to learn how to get maintenance and cure from a resistant maritime employer. For more information about your individual case, please contact an experienced New York City maritime injury lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer. We can be reached at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form
• Who Will Pay Your Medical Bills if You’re Injured in a Maritime Accident?   
  Medical bills can quickly become expensive after a maritime injury. This article explains how different federal laws protect different types of maritime workers and may provide compensation for medical expenses. If you’ve been hurt in a maritime accident, please contact a New York and New Jersey maritime accident lawyer today for more information about your potential recovery.
• Shipbuilding, a Distinguished and Dangerous Industry   
  Shipbuilding has a proud, yet dangerous, history. This article explains five dangers of shipbuilding and what to do if you are a shipbuilder who has suffered an occupational injury. For more information about your individual rights, please contact the experienced New York and New Jersey shipbuilding accident lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online form.
• Cruise Ship Crew Members Can Recover Damages for Workplace Injuries   
  Cruise ship employees have dangerous jobs and may be hurt in the course of their employment. Many cruise ship crew members are considered seamen for purposes of the Jones Act and are entitled to Jones Act damages. If you have been hurt during your employment on a cruise ship, then contact the New York and New Jersey cruise ship accident lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information about your rights and potential recovery.
• Recovering Damages if a Loved One’s Been Killed At Sea   
  The Death on the High Seas Act provides some compensation for families of maritime workers killed in accidents. Other maritime laws may also provide for compensation. If you’ve lost a loved one in a maritime accident, contact an experienced New York and New Jersey maritime accident lawyer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY for more information about your recovery.
• What You Need to Know About Working on a Tug Boat   
  Tug boats are important vessels that are inherently risky. If you’ve been hurt in a tug boat fire, by tug boat equipment, or in any other type of tug boat accident, contact the New York and New Jersey tug boat accident lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer for a free consultation.
• What You Should Know Before Boarding a Commercial Ferry or Tourist Boat   
  Ferries and tourist boats are great ways to commute and sight-see, but they can be dangerous. It is important to know how to stay safe on these vessels and what to do if you are in a ferry or tourist boat accident.
• What To Do After a Maritime Injury   
  Understanding what to do after you suffer a maritime injury can be important to your eventual recovery. If you’ve been hurt in a maritime accident, our New Jersey and New York maritime injury lawyers encourage you to get medical treatment, report your injury, investigate your accident, and consult with one of our New York and New Jersey maritime accident attorneys.
• What You Should Know About Commercial Diving Injuries   
  Commercial divers are at risk for serious and fatal accidents. When a commercial diver is hurt or killed in an accident, the diver or his or her survivors may be entitled to damages. Contact a New Jersey and New York maritime accident lawyer today for more information.
• The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 Becomes Law   
  In July 2010, the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 was signed into law. The law provides for changes to cruise ship infrastructure, training of cruise ship personnel, and mandatory reporting of crimes to protect cruise ship passengers
• Three Reasons Why Maritime Workers Get Hurt by Falling on the Deck   
  Slippery decks, lack of communication, and heavy equipment all contribute to maritime workers getting hurt by falling on the decks of ships. If you’ve been hurt then it important to understand why you were injured, the extent of your potential injuries, and your rights to recovery.
• Three Things You Should Know About Seaworthiness   
  Injured seamen may be able to recover damages for injuries sustained on a vessel that is unseaworthy. In order to recover these damages, it is important to understand the concept of seaworthiness and how it applies to your potential case.
• The Oil Pollution Act: A Potential Source of Relief for Gulf Coast Commercial Fishermen   
  The Oil Pollution Act seeks to avoid, manage, and punish catastrophic oil spills. In the wake of the Exxon Valdez catastrophe, the Oil Pollution Act funded the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund in order to provide compensation to commercial fishermen and others who suffered economic harm because of an oil spill. Commercial fishermen on the Gulf Coast may be entitled to compensation from this Fund or through litigation. Call a maritime lawyer at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY for more information.
• Recovering Damages for Commercial Fishing Accident Injuries   
  Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. New York and New Jersey fishermen who are hurt in commercial fishing accidents, or the survivors of the seamen who are killed, may be entitled to damages. Call 1-800-3-MAY-DAY today, and speak to an experienced maritime lawyer about your claim.
• RIGHTS OF INJURED MARITIME WORKERS   
• Rights of Maritime Workers Who Are Found Not to be a Seaman - the Remedies Available   
• Jones Act Seamen Have Legal Rights   
  The Jones Act allows injured seamen to pursue compensation for their maritime injuries. Read this article to learn more and to find out if you are eligible to file a Jones Act claim. Contact a maritime attorney at the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer at our New York office at 212-465-8840, our New Jersey office at 908-393-5662 or toll free at 1-800-362-9329 for legal advice.

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