Our New York Accident and Injury Blog

Accident and injury laws are unique in New York. Construction, maritime, and longshore workers have specific rights not afforded to workers in other states. If you or someone you love has suffered injuries, you may be entitled to compensation, and the dedicated attorneys at Hofmann & Schweitzer want to help. Follow our blog to learn more about New York law, types of injuries, tips to help you now, and much more.

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Weather Related Cruise Ship Injuries Is the cruise line responsible when bad weather results in guest injuries? Learn about the cruise’s responsibilities and what to do if you are hurt on a cruise.
Maritime Injury Compensation for Commercial Divers Depending on the terms of employment, a commercial diver could be owed benefits under workers’ compensation, the Jones Act, or maritime laws.
Maritime Injury Claims for Broken Bones and Skull Fractures A broken bone may heal in time, but some fractures can cause lifelong pain or disability. Discover why maritime workers may suffer bone fracture complications.
How Functional Capacity Exams Affect Maritime Injury Claims Have you been asked to attend a functional capacity exam? Find out how these tests affect your maritime injury claim and how to protect your rights.
What to Do Before a Doctor Appointment for a Maritime Injury If you’ve been hurt in a maritime accident you need to do more than just show up for your next doctor’s appointment. Understand how to protect your case here.
Shipping Accidents Often Caused By Human Error Many accidents experienced on shipyards, boats and docks unfortunately result from human error. Learn how to protect yourself in your maritime job.
What are the Dangers of the Ship Breaking Process? Workers are exposed to heavy machinery, toxic materials, and dangerous fumes during ship breaking tasks. Understand the importance of staying safe. Learn more.
NY & NJ Container Ship Hazards and Lawyers That Protect If you work in a New York City container ship your health could be at risk. Look for these symptoms if you think you may have come in contact with toxins.
Hurricane Claims Commercial Ship, Maritime Safety Reassessed Widow fights for an alert system to improve maritime safety after losing her husband to bad weather while commercially boating. Learn more here.
New York & New Jersey Distracted Boating Accidents Hofmann & Schweitzer see too many distractions while boating turn into tragic accidents. Know your rights. Learn more about the dangers at sea here.

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