Category: Maritime injury lawyer

  • Filing Claims Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

    At least 500,000 workers are protected under the Longshore and harbor workers compensation Act (LHWCA) if they are injured or contract occupational diseases while in the U.S. navigable waters and adjoining areas. Worldwide, the Defense Base Act give worker compensation coverage to civilian employees outside the U.S. on military bases or under contract with the…