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

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Construction Accident

• 5 Dangerous Fumes New York Welders Should Beware of

Railroad Accidents

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

Maritime Law

• If I get sick while on a vessel am I entitled to compensation?

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

Coast Guard Makes Difficult Decision off New Jersey Coast...
Posted on 5/24/2013

Find out what happened to a fisherman in a recent maritime accident, how he was allegedly hurt, and how he was rescued....
Posted on 5/18/2013

Four Construction Workers Injured in New York Construction Accident...
Posted on 5/10/2013

SEASTREAK WALL STREET INJURED PASSENGERS MUST FILE CLAIM BY MAY 16, 2013....
Posted on 5/2/2013

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Construction Accident

• Why New Jersey Construction Welders May Be at Risk of Serious Injury
• 3 Dangers You Need to Know about if You’re Working an Outside Construction Job in New York This Summer

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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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Video Library

Video Categories:

• Construction Accident
• Maritime Law
• General

Construction Accident:

• Edward G. Testimonial
  
  I settled my case for a confidential amount of money prior to trial. I was a dockbuilder  injured when I fell from an elevated work platform onto the deck of a barge on a   construction project. The elevated work platform was inadequate, it was not secured, it did not have railings and did not protect me from elevation related hazards. The incident caused me to sustain multiple injuries, including a fractured left leg, a fractured left ankle and a dislocated left ankle. Timothy Schweitzer, an ex Dockbuilder himself did an excellent job handling my case and I was very happy with the result.
  Edward G.
  
• Ken M. $1,057,500 Recovery for Construction Worker Knee Injury
  $1,057,500 Recovery for Construction Worker Knee Injury
  Dockbuilder employed by EIC Associates construction company was working upon a materials barge and was caused to fall from stack of steel walers he was trying to separate with a peevee because a crane was unavailable to pick the load of walers. No fall protection not provided.  Project was building new Ikea store in Gravesend Brooklyn at old New York Shipyard. Plaintiff asserted violations of New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241(6) against property owner Ikea and contractor Aurora Construction.  Plaintiff lost two years of employment recuperating from two surgeries. He has returned to work as a supervisor. Just before trial, case settled for over $1,050,000 total value, consisting of “new money” of $787,500 and waiver of Longshore Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA) lien of $270,000.
  

Maritime Law:

• Paul Hofmann Interview NBC Seastreak Ferry Accident January 9, 2013
  

  Interview of Paul Hofmann on NBC regarding Seastreak Ferry Accident

• Clam Boat Inspection after Faulty Hatch Installation Accident
  

  
  Paul Hofmann inspects the Clam Boat Big Bob in Pt. Pleasant, NJ with our Maritime Expert. It is a policy at the Law Office of Hofmann & Schweitzer to inspect all accident sites in person so that the attorney has a complete understanding of how the accident took place.

• Barge Site Inspection
  

  Paul Hofmann in Philadelphia, PA at a Barge Inspection with his expert and investigator.

General:

• Paul T. Hofman. Welcome to Hofmann & Schweitzer
  

  
  
  Paul T. Hofmann is a nationally recognized trial attorney specializing in representation of individual claimants in tort litigation. with special emphasis on maritime, railroad and construction worker claims. In over 30 years of practice, he has been involved in hundreds of wrongful death and personal injury suits, with scores of jury verdicts. In so doing, he has represented clients making new, and important additions to the body of maritime, construction and railroad law through many published decisions. Paul is a current member of AAJ and former Admiralty Section Chairman.

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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

• What kind of recovery is my husband entitled to if he suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury in a New York construction accident?
• I was hurt in a recent fire while working on a New Jersey construction site. Do I need to see a burn specialist in order to recover damages?
• I broke my wrist in a recent New Jersey construction accident. I will recover eventually, but for now, I am out of work. How will I be able to pay my bills? What should I do?

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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