Longshore And Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

Maritime work is often dangerous and hard. Because of this, many maritime workers suffer injuries as a result of occupational hazards. The following are just a few of the common accidents workers face when working on a ship. 1. Slip-and-fall injuries It’s very likely...

Harbor work can be very demanding. You may have to put in exceptionally long hours on the job, even when the weather is terrible. There is constant demand, meaning that workers often have to do their jobs even on weekends and holidays. As if the pressure of a...

Whether you’re a dock worker, a longshoreman or hold another maritime position, you have to be pretty physically fit for your job – so almost any significant injury is going to put you out of work. When that happens, you have a right to expect something called...

Getting hurt at work is always an inconvenience. It will typically result in at least a few hours of missed work and a requirement to fill out injury report paperwork. Sometimes, workers will need to seek outside medical care and may require an extended leave of...

Transportation is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, but it also offers many blue-collar workers a competitive wage. Those who transport goods and materials over land are at high risk of injuries on the job, as are those involved with...

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) was first created to protect workers who focus on loading and unloading vessels, repairing vessels, and building ships or vessels. With one addition, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), additional...

Working in the maritime transportation industry can be a lucrative career, but it is certainly not without its risks. Those who work on the navigable waterways around the United States or on the piers, docks, wharves and terminals adjoining them could easily suffer...

The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) covers almost anyone working in the Unites States' navigable waters who suffers a disabling injury. This federal law covers workers employed in traditional maritime occupations, including harbor construction,...

Transportation responsibilities are among the most dangerous tasks a professional can have. Many goods require transportation on the navigable waterways around the United States. There are tens of thousands of longshore and harbor workers who help support both coastal...

If you are hurt on the job while you’re at sea, you may want to look into working with an attorney to make your claim. This is because the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is a complex federal law that covers specific losses and care for those who are...