Longshore And Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

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...

Many people here in Louisiana work in dangerous industries. They hope their employers provide them with the latest equipment in order to help keep them safe, but that does not always happen. For instance, it is probably not that unusual to find outdated equipment on...

Nearly every worker here in Louisiana runs the risk of suffering injuries while on the job. One of the most often seen work-related accidents involves falls. Below are some of the most commonly seen injuries due to falls at work. For those who work the navigable...

The U.S. Armed Forces has installations all over the world, including here in Louisiana. Many civilians fill essential roles that support the soldiers stationed at them. Some civilians working on these installations would receive benefits under the Defense Base Act if...

Some Louisiana residents make their living working out on the water, but not on navigable vessels. Instead, they work on oil platforms, which comes with numerous dangers. Even when a company takes safety on an offshore oil platform seriously, accidents still happen...