Working in any industry comes with certain risks for injury -- there's no way around it. The difference from industry to industry is often the severity of common injuries, how long it takes to recover from them and what lasting effects sufferers could endure. For...
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Month: January 2019
Admiralty and maritime law and commercial fishing deaths
Louisiana residents who work on the country's navigable waters can tell others how dangerous it can be. Television reality shows such as "The Deadliest Catch" brought these hazards to the public, but viewers may not truly understand how possible and devastating deaths...
How doctor selection works for longshore and harbor workers
Longshore and harbor workers should know their rights to medical services. In this post we will explore how you choose your doctor.The medical services and supplies that the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (LHWCA) provides is outlined in section 907...
Do you have questions about the LHWCA?
Those who work on a vessel or on a dock here in Louisiana are probably already aware of the fact that if they suffer a work-related injury, they may not qualify to file a workers' compensation claim under the state's system. Instead, they may fall under either the...