Harbor workers have the mammoth responsibility of constructing, converting, repairing, improving, developing, and equipping ships. This job demands an expanded skill set and an in-depth knowledge of machinery and large equipment. Harbor workers jobs require extraordinary detail and expertise as they are obligated to observe stringent safety guidelines to protect against dangerous injuries and fatalities. If you are employed as a harbor worker by a U.S. company, then it is imperative that you understand your rights in case of an accident. The overall maritime law explicitly addresses your rights as an offshore worker, and a personal injury lawyer from our firm can describe the particular ways that the law pertains to your situation.
Harbor Worker Injury Claims
If you or someone you know has encountered a serious injury while executing tasks as a harbor worker, then you have the power to get money under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). The LHWCA embraces employees in common maritime occupations such as ship-repairers, shipbuilders or ship-breakers, longshore workers, and harbor construction workers. The injuries need to occur on the navigable waters of the United States or in the adjoining areas, including wharves, piers, docks, terminals, and those spaces that are used in the loading and the unloading of vessels. Non-maritime workers may further be included but if and only if they perform their profession on navigable waters and their injuries happen on navigable waters.
With the direction of a dedicated harbor worker lawyer, you can file for the disability compensation and medical care accessible by the LHWCA. If your family member died while serving in the maritime industry, you could also seek benefits on behalf of your loved one. Although, if a seaman is covered under the state workers’ compensation law or is covered under the Jones Act, then the worker is not eligible under the LHWCA.
Not only are harbor workers subject to dangerous environments but are also subjected to various types of occupational diseases such as mesothelioma as a result of their exposure to asbestos that is often found in shipping vessels. A lot of workers in the maritime industry are exposed to asbestos as they work the dry docks and shipyards since. As you may or may not know various freights are often found to contain asbestos-containing elements and supplies that are frequently used not only in shipping but also in the construction of vessels and in the renovation of ships. The Testa Law Group has helped Louisiana, and Texas survivors of asbestos get money under LHWCA and through Mesothelioma Trusts after a worker has experienced asbestos-related illnesses.
Maritime Injury Lawyer – Tactical Attention and Aggressive Representation
Harbor workers who were injured can recover the costs of medical expenses and are eligible to receive disability payments under the LHWCA. Moreover, harbor workers are eligible to receive money to aid them for the expenses related to rehabilitation services and other situational costs such as vocational services. Nonetheless, filing a claim and getting the full amount of money obtainable is often easier said than done. Therefore, do not attempt to settle your claim alone, get the assistance of an accomplished and experienced maritime injury lawyer that is devoted to fighting for your rights and your families well-being. At the Testa Law Group, we can deliver talented and strong legal support that you require during this pressing and grave situation. To better understand and ask how we can assist you and your family on your road to recovery, please call (877) 780-9052 to schedule a free complimentary consultation with an experienced harbor worker injury lawyer.
About The Author
Mr. Testa a Personal Injury Lawyer with a national practice who represents members of our society who have been seriously injured or killed due to the irresponsible acts of an individual or company. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida and admitted to practice in the Southern District of Texas and also in the United States Court of International Trade.