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...
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Reducing the risks of accidents on construction projects
The construction industry is notorious for having many unique hazards that require careful mitigation to safely work around. Companies that fail to provide adequate training and experience to their employees may unknowingly increase the chances of injury to one or...
Defense Base Act coverage outside the U.S.
Most employed people have the ability to claim workers' compensation if they are hurt at work. For people who work for the federal government, in maritime positions or other capacities may be covered by special forms of workers' compensation. The Longshore and Harbor...
Can I appeal a denied LHWC claim?
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...
Don’t let time run out on reporting your injury to your employer.
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....
Some military base contractors suffer effects of burn pits
A federal judge awarded compensation to a former contractor who worked on a U.S. military base in Iraq in 2004 and 2005. A life-long nonsmoker who was healthy before her Iraq assignment, the woman returned with severe lung problems. Her health issues are associated...
What if my employer doesn’t have Defense Base Act coverage?
If you work on a U.S. government project abroad, you’ve heard of the Defense Base Act, which is a federal workers’ compensation program. It provides medical, disability and death benefits to civilian employees working outside the U.S. on a military base or under...
Understanding the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
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...
Are you eligible for worker’s compensation working overseas?
College and a family can wait. You still have exotic places to visit and a global career to build before settling back down in Louisiana to raise kids and punch that 9-to-5 clock. You signed a contract to work at a U.S. Army base in the Middle East or for the...
Court says civilian with PTSD covered by Defense Base Act
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. A federal judge ruled early this year that worker’s compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA) covers a civilian defense employee with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The decision is a...