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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Our New York Maritime Injury and Accident Attorneys Serve Accident Victims Around the Globe We represent maritime injury victims who have suffered accidents while working in waterways around New York or on the other side of the world. -
Compensation for Harbor and River Pilots Injured on the Job Harbor pilots are vital for bringing large vessels safely to their docks, but they often suffer debilitating or fatal maritime injuries. -
Cruise Ship Employee Accidents, Injuries, and Recoveries Cruise ship workers have hard and often dangerous jobs. Learn how accidents may happen, what injuries can result, and how to protect your fair recovery. -
Seamen Injured in an Emergency Are Protected by the Maritime Rescue Doctrine Sailors who are injured during overboard accidents or while performing emergency maneuvers are protected by the maritime rescue doctrine. -
Maritime Workers May Be Owed Benefits for a Commercial Fishing Injury If you have been injured in a commercial fishing accident, you may be owed medical payments, income replacement, and other benefits for your losses. -
What Maritime Workers Need to Know Before Attending an Independent Medical Exam Your employer may request an independent medical exam to discover the extent of your maritime injury, but these exams may result in the loss of your benefits. -
Injury Laws That Can Affect Workers in New York Pier, Tunnel, and Bridge Accidents When workers are injured performing construction on, near, or under the water in New York City, they may be covered under a variety of maritime injury laws. -
Chemical Exposure on Commercial Fishing Vessels Chemicals can cause serious accidents and injuries on commercial fishing vessels. Learn about the risks, the injuries, and how to make a fair recovery here. -
Workers May Be Owed Compensation for Accidents on Spud Barges Were you hurt while working on a spud barge? You could be owed injury and wage loss benefits under the Jones Act or federal maritime laws. -
Maintenance and Cure Benefits For A Maritime Injury Do you qualify for maintenance and cure benefits? The laws give workers that have a maritime injury the right to medical payments & costs of living