Workers on ships or at ports across the U.S.A. may want to learn more about an issue happening at the Port of Houston. It is about medical care that an injured worker may need; they often do not seek help because of fear of retaliation when it comes to getting another...
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LHWCA: Reporting a workplace injury or death under the act
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act provides medical benefits in the event a worker is injured while performing his or her duties at shipyards, vessel terminals and other related marine structures. In order to obtain the benefits under this act, the...
Differences between Jones Act and Longshore Act
People in New York have many different types of jobs, but as New York is on the ocean and a major shipping harbor, there are many people who work in the industry. There are many different aspects of the industry and people have many different jobs within the industry...
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act protections
Longshoremen and harbor workers in New York and Manhattan are exposed to daily risks and often work under hazardous conditions. Although the pay can be good, workers are often injured from slips and falls, heavy loading, chemical exposures and dangerous machinery. The...
Shipyard workers have options after an injury
The statistics show that working at shipyards constructing, scrapping and fixing up ships and boats have a very hazardous job. Shipyard workers are often exposed to hazardous substances that can cause illnesses, including chemicals like asbestos or fuel. They also...
How to I make a claim under the Longshore Act?
Those who work in maritime employment are not covered by standard workers' compensation laws. This means that if they become injured on the job, they can not turn to standard workers' compensation laws to cover their financial damages, so they instead have to look for...
Common hazards that shipbuilders face at work
People who work in the shipbuilding industry are often subjected to hazardous conditions. Employers have a duty to mitigate those hazards, but there's still a chance that accidents will occur. While it isn't always easy to address the safety issues that come with this...
Injured maritime workers should know their rights
People who work in the maritime industry have special protections provided to them through the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). This act covers a variety of individuals in the industry, including harbor workers, longshoremen, ship loaders and...
Explore the benefits available through the Longshore Act
Longshoremen and harbor workers provide valuable services to New York and Manhattan residents by ensuring a steady supply of goods. It is excellent work with good pay, but maritime industries in general are filled with risks.Those working in harbors, on docks and at...
Maritime workers have rights to medical benefits if they’re hurt
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that covers workers on the navigable waters of the United States should they become disabled. It provides them with compensation for medical care and vocational rehabilitation among other...