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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How Human Error Contributes to Maritime Accident Injuries Human error is a factor in the majority of maritime accidents, but the truth is that injuries at sea are rarely caused by a single person.
Injured Seamen Have a Right to Medical Care on Land After an accident at sea, employers are required to send seamen to the mainland for treatment of any injury that cannot be treated with first aid.
Maritime Injury Lawsuits Say NYK Line Was Negligent As the sole charterer of ACX Crystal, NYK Line has a duty to compensate sailors who suffered maritime injuries aboard the USS Fitzgerald.
USS Fitzgerald Seamen Report PTSD After Crystal Collision Sailors aboard the USS Fitzgerald may be suffering from PTSD and other mental and emotional trauma after the collision with the ACX Crystal.
Maritime Injury Cases Involving Jones Act Waivers Maritime workers have the right to collect benefits after an injury regardless of whether their employers have been granted a Jones Act waiver.
Liability in the USS Fitzgerald and ACX Crystal Collision There are many parties who may be liable for the collision with the USS Fitzgerald, including the owners, operators, and crew of the ACX Crystal.
Injury Compensation for Freshwater Maritime Accidents Our maritime accident attorneys explain which types of compensation and benefits are available to maritime employees who are hurt on freshwater lakes & rivers.
Maritime Injury Attorneys for NY Ferry Boat Accidents Ferry boats operate daily in the waterways around New York City, and crew members can suffer serious injuries due to shipowner negligence.
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.

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