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Free Legal Articles That Are Relevant To You

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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Railroad Accidents:

• A New York Railroad Lawyer Looks at Switching Accident Causes and Recoveries   
  Learn common causes of fatal railroad switching accidents over the last 15 years and why it is important to contact a New York train lawyer after an accident.
• A New York FELA Lawyer Looks at FRA Proposed Passenger Train Safety Regulations   
  Learn about the new proposed regulations for passenger trains by the US Department of Transportation and how a New York FELA lawyer may help after an accident.
• Staying Safe on New York Railroad Bridges   
  Find out about the FRA’s old regulations and new advisory for railroad bridge safety and how to contact an experienced New York FELA lawyer if you’re injured.
• Identifying All Possible Victims of Fatal New Jersey and New York Railroad Accidents   
  There are many potential victims of a fatal train crash including the engineer and other employees operating the train. Learn more from a New York FELA lawyer.
• How to Recover Damages After a New York Railroad Burn Injury   
  Learn about the dangers of railroad burn injuries, how a New York FELA lawyer may help you and how to contact an experienced New York FELA attorney.
• Why You Need a New York FELA Lawyer After a Railroad Injury   
  Learn how hiring a New York FELA lawyer may be important to your ultimate railroad injury recovery if you’ve been hurt working for a New York railroad.
• New, Historic FRA Decision Affects New York Passenger Trains   
  Learn why new passenger train hours of service rules are historic, how they may prevent injuries, and why you may need a New York FELA lawyer if you’re hurt.
• 3 Secrets Your New York Railroad Employer Might Not Want You to Know   
  Learn about some of the secrets your railroad employer may be keeping from you, how to protect your rights and how to contact a New York FELA lawyer for help.
• Living Life with a New York Railroad Amputation Injury   
  Many supports and services are available to railroad amputation victims. Learn about them and learn when to contact a New York FELA lawyer for help.
• Why Your New York FELA Lawyer is Looking Ahead to High Speed Rails   
  High speed rail systems may be efficient, but will they be safe? Read more about safety from your New York FELA lawyer and call if you’ve been injured.
• Why FRA and New York Railroad Lawyer Investigations May Both Be Important to Your Recovery   
  The FRA conducts some railroad accident investigations. Learn about the FRA’s role and how a New York railroad lawyer may be able to help you here.
• Educate, Enforce, Engineer : How New York Railroad Accidents May Be Prevented   
  Trespass may be illegal but it is still important to call a New York railroad lawyer if you’ve been hurt in a New York railroad trespass accident.
• Understand the Cause of Your Railroad Accident with the Help of a New York FELA Lawyer   
  Understand the cause of your injury and whether you are entitled to FELA damages by reading this article and calling a New York FELA lawyer at 1-800-362-9329.
• A New York FELA Lawyer Explains How FELA Can Help Even Before You’re Hurt   
  Learn how FELA can protect you even before you are injured in a railroad accident. If you have been injured call a New York FELA lawyer at 1-800-362-9329.
• How Train Doors Cause Significant New York Train Accidents   
  Subway and train doors that open too soon or close too quickly can cause serious injuries. If you’ve been hurt, call a New York FELA attorney at 1-800-362-9329
• Are All New Jersey and New York Railroad Pedestrian Accidents a Result of Trespassing?   
  Trespassing is not always the only cause of New Jersey and New York railroad pedestrian accidents. Read this article to find out how the railroad may also be at fault for resulting injuries and fatalities, and call a New York railroad attorney at 1-800-362-9329 to discuss your case.
• Potential Dangers of Getting On and Off the Train   
  Getting on and off a train can be dangerous. Read about three conditions that may result in a serious injury in this library article. If you have been hurt while boarding or exiting a train, please contact a New York railroad lawyer at 1-800-362-9329.
• What Railroad Workers Need to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome   
  Carpal tunnel syndrome can significantly affect a railroad worker’s life and ability to work. Railroad workers who suffer from this condition because of job related duties may be entitled to FELA compensation. Read this article to learn more about the symptoms of carpal tunnel, when to file a FELA claim, and your potential damages. For more information, please contact a New Jersey or New York FELA attorney at Hofmann & Schweitzer by calling us at 1-800-362-9329 or contacting via our online contact form.
• The Dangers of Diesel Fumes for Railroad Workers   
  Many New York and New Jersey railroad workers regularly breathe in the potentially dangerous fumes from railroad diesel engines. Read about the possible hazards of diesel fumes in this library article and learn when it is time to contact a New Jersey injury lawyer to discuss your case. Please contact an experienced New Jersey railroad lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information. We can be reached at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
• The Causes and Consequences of Railroad Crossing Accidents   
  Highway rail crossing accidents result in many deaths and injuries each year in the United States. Learn how many people died, how many were injured, and how the railway accidents occurred during 2009 in this library article. If you’ve been hurt or if you’ve lost a loved one in a New Jersey or New York railroad accident, please contact the experienced New York and New Jersey railroad lawyers at Hofmann & Schweitzer for a free consultation. We can be reached at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
• Railroad Worker Protections from Whistleblower Retaliation   
  The Federal Rail Safety Act protects railroad workers from retaliation for whistleblowing and for getting proper medical treatment. Read this article to find out how railroads may retaliate against railroad workers and what can be done about it. For more information about your specific case, please contact a New Jersey and New York railroad accident attorney at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
• The Dangers Facing MTA Subway Signal Inspectors   
  New York City subway signal inspectors have an important job of inspecting and maintaining subway signals. Their work is dangerous; if not preformed correctly, it can lead to dangers for passengers. Read this article to find out more about the potential hazards facing signal inspectors and the potential hazards they can create. For more information, contact a New York railroad attorney at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
• The Dangers of Train Engine Explosions   
  Train engine explosions can be particularly dangerous. Read this library article to find out why and to find out what you should do if you are hurt, or if you’ve lost a loved one, in a train engine explosion. For more information please contact a New Jersey or New York injury lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information at 1-800-362-9329.
• The Many Consequences of a Railroad Toxic Spill   
  The consequences of railroad toxic spills start immediately and may continue for a long time. Read about both the short term and long term consequences of a train derailment that results in a toxic spill in this library article, and contact the New York City train derailment injury lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-362-9329 for more information.
• Can More Be Done to Prevent New York and New Jersey Train Pedestrian Accidents?   
  Are railroad pedestrian accidents always the fault of the pedestrian? No. Learn how the railroad or train operator may have contributed to the accident in this article. For more information about what to do if you’ve been hurt or if you’ve lost a loved one in a New York or New Jersey train pedestrian crash, please contact Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-362-9329.
• What to Do When the Railroad Claims Agent Won’t Help   
  Railroad claims agents are working to protect their employer, not injured railroad workers. Thus, they want to pay injured railroad workers as little as possible on their accident claims. Read this article to find out what you can do about it and how you can protect your rights. For more information contact the experienced New York and New Jersey train accident attorneys of Hofmann & Schweitzer today at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
• Cell Phone Use by Railroad Workers – New Rules Coming in 2011   
  Train operators, conductors, engineers and other railroad workers can be distracted by cell phones and other electronic devices just as motor vehicle drivers can be distracted. Learn how the Federal Railroad Administration is trying to combat this danger in the article. To learn more about your individual rights after an accident, contact the New York and New Jersey train injury lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
• Federal Railroad Administration Situational Awareness Advisory, October 18, 2010 [PDF]   
  Federal Railroad Administration Situational Awareness Advisory, October 18, 2010
• The Dangers Presented by Railroad Worker Fatigue   
  Railroad fatigue is a historical and serious problem that can lead to railroad accidents and injuries. Read this article to find out why railroad workers are so tired and why rail worker fatigue is such an important issue. If you’ve been injured in a railroad accident, then you may be entitled to damages. Contact the New Jersey and New York railroad accident attorney of Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online form for more information.
• Why You Shouldn’t Hide Anything From Your Railroad Injury Lawyer   
  Not every fact about your potential railroad injury case may be favorable to you. However, it is important to be honest with your New York and New Jersey railroad injury lawyer. Read this article to find out more, and contact an experienced New Jersey and New York train accident lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form for more information if you’ve been injured.
• Six Reasons Trains Derail   
  New Jersey and New York train derailments can result in serious injuries and fatalities. Read this article to find out some of the common reasons trains derail and why the cause of the derailment matters. If you’ve been hurt or if you’ve lost a loved one in a train derailment accident, contact the New York and New Jersey railroad injury lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information.
• How to Fill out a Railroad Personal Injury Report   
  It is important to understand how to fill out a railroad personal injury report if you have been injured in an accident, because this form is important to your eventual recovery. The New Jersey and New York train-accident lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer can help you if you’ve been hurt in a train accident. Contact us today for more information.
• Railroad Employees Have the Right to Protect Themselves without Employer Retaliation   
  Railroad employees have the right to report safety violations, cooperate with safety investigations, and seek medical care for occupational injuries, without fear of retaliation by their employers. If you’ve been hurt in a railroad accident then you may be entitled to damages. Contact the experienced New Jersey and New York railroad accident lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information.
• 2009 New Jersey and New York Railroad Injuries and Fatalities   
  More than 1,500 railroad accidents and injuries occurred in New York and New Jersey during 2009. Read more about what caused these accidents and the injuries and fatalities that resulted. If you are one of the injured workers, or the surviving relative of a person who was killed, please call Hofmann & Schweitzer to learn more about your rights.
• Helping New Jersey and New York Railroad Workers Recover for Occupational Illnesses   
  Dangerous occupational illnesses such as encephalopathy and mesothelioma can develop over time for workers in the railroad industry. If you are a railroad worker who has suffered a work-related illness, or if you are the survivor of a railroad worker who has died from a work-related illness, then you may be entitled to damages. Contact a New Jersey or New York railroad injury lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information.
• Helping Injured Railroad Workers Understand Their Potential FELA Damages   
  Potential FELA damages for injured railroad workers can be significant and may include compensation for medical bills, lost income, future impairment of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. If you’ve been hurt, contact the New York train-accident attorneys of Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information.
• How to Stay Safe on the New York City Subway   
  Subway accidents can happen at the station or on the train, and they can result in significant injuries. If you’ve been hurt in a New York City subway accident then it is important to understand your rights to recovery. Call the New York train-accident attorneys of Hofmann & Schweitzer today for more information.
• 4 Dangers of Commuting by Train   
  Train derailments, train accidents, malfunctioning train doors, and slip-and-fall accidents can make commuting by train dangerous. If you’ve suffered an injury or lost a loved one in a New York or New Jersey commuter train accident, then you may be entitled to damages. Contact a New Jersey or New York train crash lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer (1-800-362-9329) to discuss your case.
• Compensation After You've Been Injured In A Railroad Accident   
• I've been working on the railroad and I was injured. Who will help me take care of my family now?   
• New York Train Accident Lawyers Explain FELA   
  Read our New York train accident lawyers’ explanation of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), which protects injured railroad workers. If you have been hurt while working for a railroad, you may qualify for compensation under this law. For more information, contact us at our New York office at 212-465-8840, our New Jersey office at 908-393-5662 or Toll Free at 800-362-9329.

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