Practice Areas

• Construction Accident
• Railroad Accidents
• Maritime Law
• Premises Liability
• Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

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Construction Accident

• How to Recover from a New Jersey Elevator Construction Accident

Railroad Accidents

• Did Your New York Transit Commute Just Get Safer Because of a New Law?

Maritime Law

• Coast Guard reimbursement from passenger vessel owner, do you think they should pay for the cost of Coast Guard assists?

Premises Liability

• Why to Follow Doctors Orders and See a New York Lawyer Post Concussion

Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

• 9 Things a NY Railroad Employer Can’t Do if You Report a Safety Concern

General

• Coast Guard assists in transporting a generator to cruise ship Carnival Triumph. Do you think the passengers should have been taken off the vessel or remain captive like they are now?

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News

New York Construction Worker Hurt while Working on Bridge...
Posted on 6/18/2013

New York Commercial Fisherman Dies in Maritime Accident...
Posted on 6/10/2013

Two Construction Workers Seriously Hurt in Brooklyn Accident...
Posted on 6/2/2013

How Safe Are New York City’s Low-rise Construction Sites?...
Posted on 5/27/2013

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Library

Construction Accident

• New Jersey Construction Workers: Beware of These Five Elevator Dangers
• How Many New York and New Jersey Construction Workers Died During First Quarter 2013?

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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

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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?

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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

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Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

• New York and New Jersey Railroad Workers: You Can Report Safety Concerns and Keep Your Job

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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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General

• SOCIAL NETWORK POSTINGS

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Learn About Your Rights After a Maritime, Construction, Railroad or Premises Liability Accident

Hofmann & Schweitzer represents construction, railroad, maritime and other personal injury claims throughout New York and New Jersey.  Our law firm has over 30 years of legal experience and can help you.  We represent many construction trade members, including carpenters, dockbuilders, electricians, iron workers, laborers, lathers, operating engineers, dredge men and a host of other specialties.

Construction Accident

New Jersey and New York construction workers are at risk of suffering life-changing accident injuries at work. State laws protect construction workers who are injured and allow workers to recover for their injuries.

Experienced New Jersey and New York construction accident lawyers can help injured workers get the recoveries that they deserve. Find out more about your potential recovery, and why you need a construction injury lawyer to help you.

Railroad Accidents

A knowledgeable railroad accident attorney from our office can help you if you have been injured either working for a railroad line or while a passenger on a commuter train. We represent FELA claims and passenger claims in New York and New Jersey.

Maritime Law

Certain laws exist to protect maritime workers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a maritime accident, you need to contact an experienced maritime attorney at the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer for legal advice. We handle maritime accident and boating accident cases nationwide. Our law firm also handles cruise ship injury claims.

Premises Liability

Property owners can be held responsible for accidents that occur on their premises, including slip and falls and exposure to harmful chemicals.  In New York and New Jersey, you can pursue damages from this type of accident.  For more information, contact a premises liability lawyer 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 800-362-9329.

Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

Employer Retaliation - Whistleblower Claims

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Video Library

Construction Accident:

• Edward G. Testimonial
• Ken M. $1,057,500 Recovery for Construction Worker Knee Injury

Maritime Law:

• Paul Hofmann Interview NBC Seastreak Ferry Accident January 9, 2013
• Clam Boat Inspection after Faulty Hatch Installation Accident
• Barge Site Inspection

General:

• Paul T. Hofman. Welcome to Hofmann & Schweitzer
• Flash for Hofmann Law Firm

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FAQ

Construction Accident

• I am not an American citizen, but I am in the United States with a proper visa. I have been working for a New York construction company, and I was recently hurt on the job. My employer is telling me that I can’t recover for my injuries because I am not a U.S. citizen. Is it true?
• We received training about fall prevention on my New York construction site. Yet, many of the guys on the site don’t speak English, and that is the only language in which the information was presented. I’m worried about all of our safety. Does information need to be made available in other languages?
• The OSHA construction safety standards were not followed on my New Jersey construction site, and I was injured. Is the contractor or subcontractor responsible for the injuries that I recently sustained?

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

• I think my employer acted unfairly after I told my supervisor about a safety concern I had while working on the railroad. Should I try and work this out with my employer before contacting a New York employer retaliation lawyer?

General

• 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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