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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
Over 30 Years of Legal Experience
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
Construction accidents tend to have some of the most devastating work injuries. If you or a loved one has sustained a construction injury, you need to contact one of our New Jersey or New York construction accident lawyers for legal advice. You may be able to obtain financial compensation.
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.
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New York Office of Hofmann & Schweitzer
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Phone: 212-465-8840
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New Jersey Office of Hofmann & Schweitzer
1130 Route 202 South, A7
Raritan, NJ 08869
Phone: (908) 393-5662
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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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