Established nearly a century ago, in 1927, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation act, or LHWCA, was designed to help maritime workers who suffer an injury or illness that causes them to miss work. It provides compensation for things like lost wages, medical benefits, and even rehab services to workers who encountered some problem that made it difficult, if not …
The Importance of the LS-200
Although all injured workers are interested in how much their compensation benefits will be, the Carriers are also interested in how much money an injured worker is earning while recovering from an injury. Under Section 908, the Employer/Carrier can ask for a report of any earnings the injured worker may have received after the accident. This requirement is further outlined …
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The Government Covers Its Longshore Workers
Maritime workers face many dangers while on the job. If they are hurt, then they face expensive medical bills, and the prospect of paying the cost of living without being able to work due to their injury (or sickness). For this reason, the U.S. Department of Labor created the Longshore Compensation Act and the Defense Base Act. According to the …
If You Get Injured Overseas, You Could Be Compensated in Accordance With the LHWCA
There are few legal acts that are more difficult to understand than the Longshore Workers Act, also known as the LHWCA. Depending on your field of work and your employer, you may be protected under this act in the event of an injury or disease. First enacted in 1927, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act covers people that work …