Longshore And Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

When you hit your head while working on the oil rig, you didn’t think too much of it. Initially, you were a little dizzy, but you got up and kept going on with work. Around 20 to 30 minutes later, the headache you’d developed kept getting worse. It was becoming...

Maritime work is extremely physical and can put employees in hazardous situations. Because of this, the government has created laws that require workers' compensation for these workers, a protection in case anything harmful may occur. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’...

22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels in their workplace each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of these are ship workers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends...

As a maritime employee, you’re probably aware of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), which is a federal law providing invaluable coverage to workers in your oftentimes hazardous career line. The act provides a process for you to make your claim...

If your loved one recently passed away in a job-related accident on navigable waters in the US, our law office understands the immense amount of emotional pain that you and your entire family are likely facing. Sometimes, simply getting out of bed in the morning seems...

If you are one of the many people in Louisiana or other parts of the South who work on vessels in the Mississippi river or other regional waterways, you know that your line of work can be quite dangerous at times. It is important for you to be aware of the programs...

If you have an occupational disease or experienced an injury related to your maritime work and subsequently become disabled, you may have chosen to file a claim for assistance under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This claim may be for medical...

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) offers protection for maritime employees who experience work injuries in United States waters. However, you must notify your employer by a specific deadline, or you may not be able to get the support you need....

American workers on the waters and coasts of our country deserve just as much employment protection as anyone. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) covers injuries these maritime employees might sustain on the job. Covering those working on the...

Working on Louisiana's docks presents significant dangers for those who work on them. A variety of hazards put their lives at risk, including the use of cranes to move cargo around. Crane injuries could prove serious and even fatal, so ensuring the safety of all...