Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, a qualified worker who has been injured on the job may be able to recover temporary or permanent benefits for either partial or total disability. He or
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Qualifying for Benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act – the Status Test
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), a federal statute, provides benefits to injured maritime workers. In some respects, the benefits under the LHWCA are better than under most states workers’ compensation schemes. However,
Comparing State Workers’ Compensation Benefits to Benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act
If you have been injured as a longshoreman or in a job where a significant part of your duties are related to maritime activity, you may be able to pursue benefits under the federal Longshore
Federal Employees and Maritime Injuries
Federal Employees and Maritime Injuries In the United States, maritime workers who are not seamen are covered by the provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), a federal statute enacted in 1927.