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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Longshore Occupational Disease Benefits for East Coast Harbor WorkersOur Jones Act lawyers explain how longshoremen and harbor workers can collect federal benefits and other compensation for occupational diseases.
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9 Biggest Injury Risks for Jones Act Workers on Container ShipsOur Jones Act lawyers explain why crew members are hurt on container ships and how seamen could be owed significant compensation for their injuries.
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Compensation for Jones Act Injuries During Emergency Maneuvers to Avoid a CollisionOur Jones Act lawyers explain why injuries occur when performing emergency maneuvers and how seamen could be owed significant compensation.
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Protecting U.S. Mariner Jobs: Proposal to Close Jones Act Loopholes That Allow Foreigners to Take Good American JobsCongressman John Garamendi (D-Calif.) has introduced the “Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act” bill that would close the loopholes in the Jones Act created by “letter rulings” from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Compensation for Maritime Workers Hurt While Retrofitting Offshore Wind VesselsOur Jones Act lawyers explain why shipbuilders may suffer injuries when retrofitting vessels to bring personnel and supplies to offshore wind farms.
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Compensation for Jones Act Workers Who Suffer Back Injuries at SeaOur Jones Act lawyers explain how back injuries happen on vessels and how much medical and wage compensation maritime employees could be owed.
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What to Expect During Arbitration in Your Maritime Injury CaseOur Jones Act lawyers explain the maritime injury arbitration process and why seamen should never attempt to negotiate without a legal advisor.
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Jones Act Workers Are Owed Compensation for Hydrogen Sulfide ExposureOur Jones Act lawyers explain the dangers of hydrogen sulfide in sewage systems and how seamen and their families could be owed compensation.
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Jones Act Seamen, Don’t Sign Any Releases After a Maritime Injury!Our Jones Act lawyers explain why you should never sign paperwork, authorize releases, or give statements to an employer before your injury case is settled.
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Compensation for Jones Act Workers Injured When Performing Repairs at SeaOur maritime injury attorneys explore compensation under the Jones Act for seamen who suffer injuries during ship repair and maintenance.