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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...
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...
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...
Louisiana residents who work as seamen or dock workers could easily become involved in an accident. Of the many injuries they could suffer a blow to the head is considered one of the most serious for a variety of reasons. However, what many people do not realize is...
Overseas defense base contractors are at high risk of sustaining severe injuries. Though some injured workers may be able to continue work, others aren't as fortunate. Though the Defense Base Act does provide compensation for potentially permanent disabilities, many...
Suffering a serious work-related injury often comes with a significant recovery period. During that time, an injured worker here in Louisiana or elsewhere will incur medical expenses and lose income. If a full recovery is not possible, then other financial losses...
The damages that a maritime worker could receive on the job could have lifelong consequences. Despite this, there are workers who are able to find jobs while learning to cope with their disability.However, some conditions are harder to recover from than others. Many...
Many companies here in Louisiana and elsewhere in the country have government contracts. If your employer is one of them, you may find that you have the opportunity to work and live in another country. When you do, you may wonder what happens if you suffer a...
Louisiana dockworkers, oil rig workers and others may not realize that the amount of compensation varies that they can obtain for injuries suffered on the job. Each year, the U.S. Department of Labor must make adjustments to the benefits available under the Longshore...
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is an essential compensation program for longshoremen and harbor workers. Companies that hire people to work at defense bases overseas must ensure that their workers are aware of the program and how to acquire coverage from it in the event...
