Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Is The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Beneficial For The Mariners?


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The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, (“LHWCA”) provides certain work-related benefits to dockworkers and other maritime workers, while undergoing medical treatment or after an injury. Injured workers are classified under four categories when determining reasonable and necessary benefits under LHWCA: 


 Temporary Total 
 Temporary Partial 
 Permanent Total 
 Permanent Partial



Here at Wolfe Law Group we’ve advised numerous clients on maritime issues.If you’ve been injured as a dockworker or other maritime worker that is covered under The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, or you have questions of whether you qualify then contact our firm today. We offer a free consultation to help you get started so contact us today.

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