Our New York Personal Injury Library Articles
If a serious accident has left you or someone you love with a serious injury, you have rights that can be protected. At Hofmann & Schweitzer, our legal team champions victims, fighting to obtain the maximum compensation for every client. In our legal library, learn more about
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Fatigue at Sea - Why Many Accidents Involve Fatigued Seaman Fatigue at sea has been found to be related to many accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Learn why fatigue is a common contributing factor for many incidents. -
Sinkhole Dangers for Construction Workers in New York New Yorkers are too familiar with sinkholes. Sinkholes are risky for pedestrians, bicyclists, and the construction workers who have to go in and repair them. -
The Problem of Electrocution Deaths Did you know that almost 10% of fatalities across the construction industry were caused by electrocution? Learn more about how job sites can be protected here. -
The LHWCA and Occupational Diseases Workers at ports or other marine terminals can suffer injuries and be eligible for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. -
Injury Risks in Intermodal Container Repair Work Workers at maritime terminals doing intermodal container repair work are at risk of serious injury. Learn about these accidents and what injured workers can do. -
The Fatal Seas: Part 1 Hofmann and Schweitzer discuss The Fatal Seas, in part one of this three part article. Learn more about New York City maritime injuries and how we can help. -
Rigging Accidents in Maritime Work Rigging accidents can come about in many different ways in maritime work. Learn about rigging accidents and what legal options workers have after such injuries. -
The Challenges of Jones Act Claims Jones Act claims can help injured maritime workers recover financially from their injuries. Learn about the challenges to these types of cases you may face. -
Electrical Accidents Aboard Maritime Vessels Electrical accidents aboard maritime vessels pose a significant danger to workers onboard. Learn about these types of accidents and what those injured can do. -
Apartment Building Fires in New York - What Can You Do? Apartment building fires are devastating - residents may be unable to work and need serious medical treatment - learn about your legal options after such event.