We are happy to announce the completed installation of the first offshore wind turbine for South Fork Wind in New York’s offshore wind development program. Once completed the utility-scale wind farm in federal waters will provide 130-megawatts of offshore generated electricity to Long Island’s electrical grid. It will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 70,000 Long Island homes, eliminating up to six million tons of carbon emissions, or the equivalent of taking 60,000 cars off the road annually over a 25-year period!
Long Island Power Authority Chief Executive Officer Thomas Falcone said, “Today marks a significant step in New York’s clean energy journey and implementing Governor Hochul's vision of a sustainable and resilient future for New Yorkers. The installation of New York's first offshore wind turbine represents concrete action transforming the Climate Act's target of 9 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035 into reality, and LIPA is proud to be supporting this project on behalf of our 1.2 million customers on Long Island and in the Rockaways."
At Hofmann & Schweitzer, we will continue to update you on the status of where and when these excellent construction and maritime job opportunities in the wind energy development field will occur. We will be there for the needs of labor if you or your loved one is injured, which can be disastrous to your family.
THE FIRST WIND TURBINE INSTALLED IN NEW YORK IS A SUCCESS
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The time after an accident and injury can be overwhelming and stressful. Victims and their families must face the pain from physical and emotional injuries, as well as the financial burden that accompanies missed work and lost income. The legal team at Hofmann & Schweitzer understands how difficult this can be, and that’s why we fight to ensure that every client can obtain the compensation to move forward to a successful and secure future. When you retain our services, you will find:
- Experienced litigators. We prepare every case for the possibility of trial, and the insurance companies know we will go the distance to protect our clients, increasing the likelihood of a favorable settlement offer.
- Representation that gets results. Our firm has helped clients recover over a hundred million dollars after accidents and injuries, placing us in an elite group of multi-million dollar legal advocates.
- Individualized attention. We are a small firm that provides personalized service. Our attorneys will personally visit the client's accident site to develop an understanding of why the event happened. Further, our legal team has a policy to return every call within 24 hours, and we pay house calls when necessary to those clients who are unable to leave their homes after an injury.
- Comprehensive legal knowledge. The legal team at Hofmann & Schweitzer focuses on personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime, construction, and railroad workers. New York law is unique in its approach to this type of compensation, and our lawyers offer complete and effective insight into state law, as well as the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and FELA.