Working in the maritime industry can be hazardous for people who spend most of their working hours aboard vessels in navigable waters. Yet it can also be dangerous for people whose main role is repairing, maintaining, and loading vessels while they are docked. Fortunately, a piece of federal legislation called the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides you with unique recovery options if you get hurt while performing this work.
As the name suggests, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is primarily meant to protect workers in harbors, docks, and similar environments from harm due to work-related accidents or illnesses.
However, knowing that you have grounds to recover under the LHWCA, and actually getting the compensation you should be entitled to, can be two very different things. It will be harder to pursue your claim without guidance from a capable maritime injury attorney. With a Houston longshore and harbor worker accident lawyer on your side, you will stand a much better chance of navigating federal law and obtaining a positive result from your claim.
Much like traditional workers’ comp claims, filing a claim under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is often much more complex in practice than it may seem on paper. Insurance companies and employers often disagree with injured maritime employees about what care and benefits they really need. Without capable legal representation, you may have a difficult time coming out on top in that debate.
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