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Longshore Worker Compensation
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is a federal regulation that provides for the payment of workers’ compensation for shipyard workers, longshore workers, and other maritime workers in every state across the nation. The act has several extensions, such as the Non-Appropriated Funds Instrumentality Act and the Defense Base Act that cover non-maritime employees as well.
No-Fault Coverage Under the Act
Under the act, injured employees do not have to file a legal claim against an employer or prove it was negligent. Regardless of whether the accident occurred because of you or your employer, you have the right to receive proper financial compensation in the event of an injury.
Risky Offshore Conditions
Harbors and ports are busy places with the potential for chaos everywhere. Container terminals sprawl for hundreds of acres, and heavy equipment congestion prevails. Ports and harbors are large and bustling environments that represent a certain danger for everyone who works there, including:
- Crane operators
- Handlers
- Heavy equipment operators
- Mechanics
- Foremen
- Clerks
People who work longshore are also at risk of suffering from:
- Drowning
- Cancer
- Paralysis
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputation
- Repetitive trauma
- Injuries leading to hearing loss
- Brain injuries
- Blindness
- Asphyxiation
Filing a Longshore Lawsuit
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act allows longshore employees and port workers to file legal claims against the negligent vessel owners, outside truckers, and marine terminal operators. According to the Act, if the vessel owner fails to provide a boat in safe condition out of negligence, they can be sued by employees. Marine terminal operators and owners also can be held responsible for various injuries caused by poorly maintained equipment.