New York City Personal Injury, Construction Accident and Maritime Law Office

For more than 40 years, Hofmann & Schweitzer has been a trusted advocate for injured workers and their families across New York City. Our dedicated team of personal injury and maritime law attorneys understands the unique challenges faced by working families in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

When construction accidents, maritime injuries, or workplace incidents turn your life upside down, we're here to provide compassionate legal representation and fight for the compensation you deserve. We know that behind every case is a person struggling to support their family, pay medical bills, and get back on their feet.

Our NYC office serves as a beacon of hope for injured workers throughout the five boroughs, offering experienced legal guidance in construction accidents, maritime law, railroad injuries, and all forms of personal injury claims.

Our NYC Practice Areas & Legal Services

Our New York City office specializes in protecting the rights of injured workers across all industries that power our city. We have extensive experience handling complex injury cases that occur on construction sites, waterfronts, railroads, and workplaces throughout the five boroughs.

• Construction Accidents: We represent construction workers injured in falls, scaffold accidents, crane incidents, and more. 

• Maritime & Longshore Law: Our firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of maritime workers, including longshoremen, harbor workers, and seamen, under the Jones Act and LHWCA. 

• Railroad Injuries (FELA): We fight for the rights of railroad employees injured on the job under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). 

• Personal Injury: Our experience extends to all types of personal injury cases, from car accidents to slip and falls, ensuring every victim gets the best representation. 

Maritime Injury Representation Along the East Coast

Our maritime injury practice extends beyond New York City to serve injured maritime workers throughout the East Coast, ranging from commercial shipping to fishing and port operations. Injuries in this field can be severe, often involving complex federal laws like the Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).

Types of Maritime Injury Cases We Handle

We represent a broad range of maritime workers, including:

• Commercial Fishermen: Injuries often result from equipment failures, harsh weather conditions, and long hours at sea.

• Merchant Seamen and Deckhands: Common injuries include slips and falls on wet decks, machinery accidents, and injuries caused by rough seas.

• Dock Workers and Longshoremen: These workers face risks from heavy cargo, moving equipment, and exposure to hazardous materials.

Our maritime injury practice extends beyond New York City to serve injured maritime workers throughout the East Coast. We represent clients in the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

Protect Yourself After a Maritime, Construction, Railroad, or Slip and Fall Accident

Whether you’ve been hurt in a construction accident, railroad accident, maritime accident, or premises liability accident, you need to get help to make the recovery you deserve. At Hofmann & Schweitzer, our work injury lawyers have been representing injury victims in New York for more than 35 years. We understand what a difficult time injury victims face, and we are here to help you:

• Understand your rights.
• Obtain medical care.
• Prepare and file paperwork.
• Negotiate with insurance companies and employers.
• Fight to protect you in court, if necessary.

Whether you live in New York or you commute to work each day, if you have suffered an injury in the state, our legal team has the knowledge and experience to protect you and your family.

Why Choose Hofmann & Schweitzer for Your NYC Injury Case

Over Four Decades of Proven Results: Since 1977, we have built an exceptional track record of verdicts and settlements, including numerous multimillion-dollar awards for our clients throughout New York City.

When you're injured on the job in New York City, you need attorneys who understand both the law and the unique challenges of working in one of the world's most complex urban environments. Here's what sets our NYC practice apart:

• Supreme Court victories in complex construction and maritime cases
• Deep relationships with medical specialists, investigators, and expert witnesses throughout NYC
• Bilingual services to serve our diverse New York City community
• No fees unless we win your case - we understand the financial pressures injured workers face
• 24/7 availability for serious accidents and emergencies

Our commitment goes beyond legal representation. We coordinate with medical providers, help navigate workers' compensation systems, and ensure you understand your rights every step of the way. Whether you live in New York or commute to work each day, if you have suffered an injury in the state, our legal team has the knowledge and experience to protect you and your family.

Contact Our New York City Injury Lawyers Today

If you've been injured in a construction accident, maritime incident, or any workplace injury in New York City, don't wait to get the legal help you need. Every day matters when it comes to preserving evidence, meeting legal deadlines, and protecting your family's financial future.

Whether you've been hurt in a construction accident, railroad accident, maritime accident, or premises liability accident, you need to get help to make the recovery you deserve. Meet with one of our work injury lawyers to have your questions answered and explore the options that can help you obtain maximum recovery and compensation. You do have rights that can be protected, and our experienced legal team can help you meet your goals.

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Directions to our New York City Office

The law office of Hofmann & Schweitzer is conveniently located at 212 W 35th Street on Floor 12 in Manhattan and is easily accessible from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and all Manhattan neighborhoods. We are a short walk from Penn Station if you’d like to take public transportation, and there are parking garages nearby if you prefer to drive. Please contact us today at 212-465-8840 or via this website today for more information.

From Penn Station (Mass Transit)

• Head northwest on West 33rd St toward Pennsylvania Plaza.
• Turn right on 8th Avenue.
• Turn right on West 35th Street.

From Brooklyn

• Take the Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan.
• Take Centre St N/Park Row S exit from the Brooklyn Bridge.
• Follow Chambers St to West Street.
• Continue on West Street to W 14th Street.
• Take the first left onto 10th Avenue.
• Turn right on West 30th Street.
• Turn left on 8th Avenue.
• Turn left on West 35th Street.

From the Bronx

• Take 278 West to the FDR Drive exit.
• Keep left to merge onto FDR Drive.
• Take Exit 8 toward I-495/Midtown Tunnel/E 34th Street.
• Turn right on E 37th Street.
• Turn left on 2nd Avenue.
• Turn right on E 31st Street.
• Continue on to West 35th Street.

From Long Island and Queens

• Take I-495 W.
• Take the exit on the left toward E 35th Street.
• Turn right on E 35th Street.
• Turn left on Lexington Avenue.
• Turn right on E 31st Street.
• Continue on to W 35th Street.

From New Jersey and Staten Island

• Take I 95N to Exit 16E toward the Lincoln Tunnel.
• Merge onto 495 E.
• Take the exit toward W 36th Street.
• Keep right at fork and follow signs for Interstate 495 E/36 Street/Downtown/Madison Square Garden.
• Turn right on West 36th Street.
• Turn left to merge onto Dyer Avenue.
• Continue onto West 30th Street.
• Turn left onto 8th Avenue.
• Take the first left onto West 35th Street.

From Westchester County and Points North

• Take the Saw Mill Parkway South to the Henry Hudson Parkway South to NY-9A S.
• Turn left on West 30th Street.
• Turn left on 8th Avenue.
• Take the first left onto West 35th Street.