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I was a welder who got seriously injured on a construction site. As an alien in this country, I was afraid of contacting anyone about my accident. I wasn’t familiar with my legal rights and one of my co-workers told me to talk to a lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer. They had Spanish speaking people at their office who helped me and kept me informed during the process. I was happy how the matter was resolved. I would recommend them to anyone who is seriously injured like I was. I had very serious injuries and the compensation they obtained for me will help me survive.
 Yo era un soldador cuando me lesioné gravemente en una obra de construcción.Como un extranjero en este país, no estaba familiarizado con mis derechos, y temía comunicarme con alguien acerca del accidente. Un compa ero de trabajo me dijo que hablara con los abogados de la firma Hofmann y Schweitzer. Los contraté y ellos me mantuvieron informado durante todo el proceso. Yo estoy contento de la manera que se resolvió el asunto. Yo les recomiendo la firma de Hofmann y Schweitzer a cualquiera que esté gravemente lesionado cómo lo estuve yo. Tenía heridas muy graves y la compensación que se obtuvo me ayudará a sobrevivir.

Alex V.
 

I was working on a friends yacht as a deckhand. I had very little experience and while tying up the boat to the dock I got my thumb caught in the bit. I lost the tip of my thumb. I had no idea what my rights were or if I was entitled to bring a lawsuit. I had no significant earnings as a deckhand. Paul Hofmann was very understanding and helped me throughout the process. He arranged transportation for me to doctor appointments and visits to the office. I was very happy with the results. With the settlement money I will be able get myself out of debt, my children through college and off public assistance. I can't thank Mr. Hofmann and his staff enough for his kindnes and understanding.

Cynthia O.

My doctor told me in 2003 I could no longer work as a dockbuilder because I had asbestosis, COPD, asthma and emphysema. I applied for Social Security and my pension. I thought this would be the only thing I was entitled to. I knew that the 46 years I spent working in hazardous environments contributed to my disease but did not know what my rights were. I contacted the Law Firm of Hofmann & Associates and they were able to get me benefits under the Longshore Workers Compensation Act. After a long hard fought battle I collected 5 years of back dated benefits. I was very happy with the way they fought for me keeping me apprised of what was happening every step of the way.

Karl D.

I sustained a serious back injury when I fell off a unsafe gangway on a barge. I consulted with other lawyers who told me I could no pursue a lawsuit. I met with Tim Schweitzer and he agreed to handle my lawsuit. I was extremely happy with the result.

Kevin B.

I thought I could handle my case on my own but after a year of frustration fighting with the claims adjustor I turned my case over to Paul Hofmann. He understood what my family was going through and answered all my questions. I was involved in the settlement of my case and it was not until I was happy with the settlement that the case got resolved shortly before trial. I would highly recommended the firm to anyone who is seriously injured like I was.

Charlie O.

I was injured doing construction in a cofferdam and my employer filed a state compensation claim which paid me less then I was entitled to. I consulted with Tim Schweitzer at Hofmann & Schweitzer and not only did he make sure I was paid under the Longshore Act but he also told me that I could pursue a lawsuit because of the way I was injured. Both were very successfully and professionally handled.

Eric G.

With a child on the way I was concerned about how I would support my family. I was injured on my first trip on a commercial fishing boat and was uncertain about my rights as a seaman. Paul Hofmann explained the process clearly, he answered all my questions. Mr. Hofmann and his staff had a genuine concern about my well being, they even sent a gift when my baby was born. I was very happy with my settlement and have invested a portion of the funds in a new business.

James F.