Harbor Workers and Longshoreman Injuries
Florida and Georgia
Longshoreman Injury Attorneys
Are you a dock worker or longshoreman who has been injured on the job?
If you are, then you need a lawyer who is familiar with admiralty and maritime law, and has the necessary trial experience to get you the compensation you need. At the Farah & Farah law firm, we understand the needs of the injured. We also have the resources to go against the big shipping companies. Call Farah & Farah today, and put our knowledge and skill to work for you.
Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
The Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is a form of workers' compensation administered by the US government. Unlike the Jones Act, which applies only to employees who are out at sea, the LHWCA applies to employees who are on land, but whose activities are related to shipping. Categories include:
- Stevedores involved in loading and unloading ships
- Dock workers
- Foreign workers
- Ship builders
- Ship breakers
Common injuries include:
- Back injuries
- Hand injuries
- Crane injuries
- Repetitive or stress injuries
Do you need a lawyer?
Longshoreman injury cases can get very complicated. Sorting through the various state and federal laws that may apply, and discovering which parties may be liable for damages takes knowledge and experience. Also, if you face the insurance companies alone, you may not get all the compensation you need. Farah & Farah can assist you with your claim. Call us today to find out more.
Contact one of our Florida and Georgia longshoreman injury attorneys for an initial consultation.