Longshoreman & Harbor Worker Claims

Compensation for Longshore and Harbor Workers

Are you a longshoreman who was injured on the job? If so, you need a strong and skilled advocate who can help you to get everything you are entitled to by law.

At John Hughes Cooper, P.C., we help longshoremen and other harbor workers to recover compensation for on-the-job injuries. Even those whose injuries were caused by their own negligence or by another employee are entitled to medical care and compensation under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Our attorneys also handle personal injury claims arising from accidents caused by third parties, such as ship owners and equipment manufacturers.

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The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act offers medical care and compensation for on-the-job injuries that occur either on the navigable waters of the United States or in adjoining areas used in loading, unloading, or repairing a vessel. Stevedores, dockers, longshoremen and other harbor workers, including, ship repairmen are covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Medical and Disability Compensation

Medical benefits include all hospital, medical and surgical care; medical supplies and other services required for treatment of the work-related injury; plus compensation for the cost of travel required for such treatment.

Disability compensation is payable for disabilities that are total, partial, permanent or temporary. Disability is defined by the law as "the inability to earn the same wages earned at the time of the injury."

Third Party Claims

Under certain circumstances, the Longshore and Harbor Worker Workers' Compensation Act allows a worker to recover additional damages from parties other than his or her employer. An injured worker may also have a landside product liability claim — against the manufacturer of a forklift or crane that malfunctioned, for example.

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These cases can be highly complex. At John Hughes Cooper, P.C., we have the legal know-how and determination it takes, and work hard to get results for our clients.

Were you injured on the job? Please contact our law offices on Sullivan's Island. We are ready to help you.