What Is the LHWCA? A Worker’s Guide | Offshore Injury Help
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act covers maritime workers who are not seamen, including longshoremen, shipbuilders, and dock workers. This guide explains who qualifies, what benefits it pays, and the short notice and filing deadlines you cannot afford to miss.
LHWCA vs. Jones Act: Which Federal Framework Covers Your Maritime Injury? | Offshore Injury Help
The Jones Act and the LHWCA both cover maritime workers, but they apply to different people and produce dramatically different outcomes. This guide walks through how to tell which framework covers your situation.