Longshoreman Workers’ Compensation

Longshoreman and Maritime Injury Workers’ Compensation

Most people can turn to their employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier when they are injured on the job. This is not the case if you are injured on any type of ship or floating vessel. Workers' compensation does not cover ship crewmembers and seaman working on any type of floating vessel, including commercial fishing boats, cruise ships, barge tugs, cargo ships, large pleasure boats, yachts, tankers, drill vessels, dredges, freighters, and barges.

The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that was enacted to provide for those employees injured while loading or unloading vessels, or those involved in the construction or repair of ships. The maritime attorneys at Pelham & Andrews are experienced in handling all types of work related injuries, and we can help you file a longshoreman's claim.

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is a workers' compensation plan for maritime workers injured on navigable waters. The law fills the gap that exists between the Jones Act, which protects seamen, and an employer's workers' compensation insurance, which covers injuries occurring while you are at work, but do not cover people with jobs occurring on navigable water. The longshoreman's system is administered by the Federal Department of Labor, and injured workers who qualify for coverage are entitled to disability benefits.

If you have been hurt, the compensation attorneys at Pelham & Andrews  understand that you are concerned with growing medical bills, and temporary or permanent loss of income. You need an aggressive and skilled work injury attorney that knows how to pursue your rights, while at the same time maximizing your recovery. We handle Longshoreman cases throughout the Florida panhandle and north Florida, from Pensacola to Jacksonville.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a maritime work related accident, the lawyers at Pelham & Andrews , in Tallahassee, Florida, will provide the skilled Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Compensation act representation to adequately compensate you for the injuries you have sustained. Please contact us to schedule a consultation to discuss your case.