Injuries Sustained by Dock Workers
Many Americans work in industries that focus around docks and ports. These individuals, often working to load or move cargo from a shipping vessel, can be severely in an accident on the docks. In addition to shipping workers, fishers and other professional sailors can sustain serious injuries because of the potential unsafe conditions that can persist at ports.
If you have been hurt while working on the docks, you may be entitled to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 today.
Injuries at a Port or on the Docks
As long as you were injured during the course of performing work-related duties, you are likely eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. A successful claim can secure benefits which address the expenses associated with the injury, including medical bills and a portion of wages lost.
This compensation may be used if a person is injured by the following hazards commonly present on a dock:
- Rope and net entanglement injuries
- Slip and fall injuries
- Injuries from rope knots and cables
- Crane collapses
Compensation is very important for a worker to manage the high costs of missing work and needing to pay for injury treatment. However, an employer or their compensation insurer can challenge a claim they fell is fraudulent or wrongfully filed. This can complicate the filing process for the injured employee.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been injured while on the job at the docks or at a port, there may be legal options available to you. To learn more about workers’ compensation filing and the appeals process, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.