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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Why You Must File a Maritime Injury Accident Report Quickly You have seven days to report a maritime injury, but you shouldn’t wait that long. Find out why injured seamen must report an accident as soon as possible. -
How to Recover Damages After a Construction Ladder Fall Have you suffered a New York construction ladder fall injury? Learn more about these types of accidents and how to protect your fair recovery here. -
Construction Scaffold Accident Injuries Find out why scaffold accidents happen, how they may be prevented, and how to protect your rights if you’ve been hurt in a construction scaffold accident. -
Punitive Damages in a New York Maritime Injury Case A New York maritime lawyer explains how injured workers may be able to recover punitive damages along with the maintenance and cure payments they are owed. -
Types of Train Accidents Find out how train accidents often occur and how to protect your recovery if you’ve been hurt while working on the railroad. We can help you. Read more here. -
Common Causes of Construction Accidents Learn about some common reasons why construction accidents happen, what you can do to help prevent injuries, and how to help yourself if you’re hurt. Read more. -
Common Head Injuries From Slip and Fall Accidents With falling comes the risk of hitting one’s head on the way down. This is why slip and fall accidents often result in head injuries. Learn more here. -
Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Comp Act Claims If you suffered a maritime work injury, you may be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act or the Longshore Workers’ Comp Act. Which one applies to you? -
Three Major Causes of Maritime Workers’ Fatalities Vehicular accidents, falls and drowning accidents, and container handling accidents are often causes of maritime workers’ deaths. Learn why they happen here. -
Why You Need an Attorney for Your Maritime Accident Case If you suffered a maritime workplace injury, you need an experienced maritime attorney to negotiate your settlement. Learn why hiring a lawyer is essential.