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If you’re a maritime worker hurt on the job through no fault of your own, you have several options for pursuing compensation. One option is to take action through the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The following is a look at the Act and how a Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act lawyer with Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP can help you get the money you deserve.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law designed to provide benefits to injured maritime workers or workers who suffer from occupational diseases. If you load, unload, repair or build ships, this law ensures you’re compensated when hurt while working on shipyards or docks or in navigable waters. It also covers those working offshore drilling or operating heavy equipment near the water.
The LHWCA protects maritime workers who might not fall under other workers’ compensation systems, such as state-regulated compensation. If you or a loved one has been injured while working in these environments, a Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act lawyer can help you seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more.
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You must be an employee working in maritime employment, and your injury must have occurred on or near navigable waters. Unlike state workers’ compensation laws, the LHWCA is specifically tailored to cover maritime occupations, but it doesn’t apply to all maritime workers. For example, seamen covered under the Jones Act or crew members on vessels would seek compensation through that law instead.
People eligible for LHWCA benefits often include:
If you’re working in the capacity of repairing, loading, or unloading ships or operating machinery on a dock or wharf, you likely qualify under this act. A Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act lawyer can help you determine if your role qualifies.
The LHWCA provides multiple benefits to injured maritime workers and their families. If you are hurt or become ill due to workplace conditions, you’re entitled to compensation for medical expenses. This compensation covers all necessary treatments for your injury or illness, from doctor visits and surgeries to medication and rehabilitation. You’re also eligible for compensation for lost wages if your injury prevents you from working. These wage replacement benefits are calculated based on your average weekly wage, and typically, you receive a portion of this amount until you are fit to return to work. If your injury results in a permanent disability, you may also be entitled to long-term benefits.
Whether the disability is partial or total, the LHWCA provides financial compensation to help support you if you can’t fully return to your job. A Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act lawyer from Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP will help you seek these benefits, making sure you receive the support you need while recovering from your injury or illness. Schedule a free case review by calling 832-669-6161 or using our online contact form.
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