Hofmann & Schweitzer

Hofmann & Schweitzer At Hofmann & Schweitzer we handle maritime, construction, rail road and personal injury matters.

Fog can reduce visibility in seconds, making navigation one of the greatest challenges for maritime crews. Without prope...
08/31/2026

Fog can reduce visibility in seconds, making navigation one of the greatest challenges for maritime crews. Without proper training, communication, and navigation systems, limited visibility can increase the risk of vessel collisions and serious injuries.

Our latest article explains how maritime crews work to prevent collisions in fog and what legal rights injured maritime workers may have after an accident at sea.

Read more: https://www.hofmannlawfirm.com/library/maritime-navigation-to-avoid-collisions-in-fog.cfm

Working at sea often means long hours, repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, and confined workspaces. Without proper ergonomi...
08/24/2026

Working at sea often means long hours, repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, and confined workspaces. Without proper ergonomic design, maritime workers may develop serious musculoskeletal injuries that affect their health and ability to work.

Our latest article explores how workspace design impacts maritime safety, common ergonomic risks aboard vessels, and what injured workers should know about their legal rights.

Read more: https://www.hofmannlawfirm.com/library/workspace-design-ergonomic-maritime-injuries.cfm

Construction sites are loud by nature—but repeated exposure to excessive noise from heavy machinery, power tools, and de...
08/17/2026

Construction sites are loud by nature—but repeated exposure to excessive noise from heavy machinery, power tools, and demolition equipment can cause permanent hearing loss. Unfortunately, many workers don't realize the damage until it's too late.

Our latest article explains how construction-related hearing loss occurs, the long-term impact it can have, and what legal rights injured workers may have after a job-related hearing injury.

Read more: https://www.hofmannlawfirm.com/library/new-york-new-jersey-construction-hearing-loss-lawyer.cfm

Welding is essential on many construction sites—but it also presents serious hazards. Burns, eye injuries, electrical sh...
08/10/2026

Welding is essential on many construction sites—but it also presents serious hazards. Burns, eye injuries, electrical shock, toxic fumes, and fire risks can all lead to devastating accidents when proper safety procedures aren't followed.

Our latest article explores welding safety on New York and New Jersey construction sites, common causes of welding injuries, and what workers should know about their legal rights after an accident.

Read more: https://www.hofmannlawfirm.com/library/welding-safety-new-york-new-jersey-construction-sites.cfm

Construction workers may be exposed to asbestos long after a building is completed. During demolition, renovation, or re...
08/03/2026

Construction workers may be exposed to asbestos long after a building is completed. During demolition, renovation, or repair projects, disturbing asbestos-containing materials can release harmful fibers that may lead to serious health conditions years later.

Our latest article explains where asbestos exposure occurs on construction sites, the risks workers face, and what legal options may be available after an asbestos-related illness.

Read more: https://www.hofmannlawfirm.com/library/asbestos-exposure-in-construction.cfm

Address

212 West 35th Street
New York, NY
10001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12124658840

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hofmann & Schweitzer posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Featured

Share