Harbor Workers’ Compensation
Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA), employers operating adjacent to waterways must purchase federal worker’s compensation. According to the US Department of Labor, this insurance provides protection to approximately 500,000 workers throughout the United States.
If you or someone you know was injured while at work in the shipping or ship building industry, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and suffering. The dedicated Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., are prepared to help you with your claim. Contact us at 215-238-1130.
Workers Who Qualify Under the LHWCA
The following individuals and job responsibilities are among those that may serve to qualify an individual for workers’ compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act:
- Workers who repair ships
- Workers that transport goods and cargo
- Workers who build ships
- Workers employed as dock hands
The physical demands and dangers of such work usually are so great that workers who are employed in the industry are often heavily compensated for the risks they take. But an injury can be devastating to a worker and his family’s livelihood, so it is imperative to pursue appropriate compensation to reduce the suffering.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know was injured while at work in the shipping industry or while employed on shore, you should contact the experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130. We are prepared to fight vigorously to secure the resources that you need to attend to your medical and other needs in the wake of an occupational injury.