Securing Justice For Maritime Injury Victims
If you get hurt while working at a Tampa dock, your claim may fall under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). This law covers many maritime workers who assist with commercial vessel operations along navigable waters. You may qualify under the...
The maritime industry is one of the major employers in Florida, partially because of the extensive coastline throughout the state. For individuals who work on or near the water, but not far enough to be classified as seamen, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’...
Working at a harbor means accepting increased workplace risk. Harbor workers operate in a dangerous environment in which severe injury might only be a single mistake away. Most employees working in Florida have the protection of workers' compensation insurance. If...
Private mariners and seamen who are injured on the job are entitled to coverage and benefits under the Jones Act. However, that’s only if they spend at least 30% of their time on a “vessel in navigation.” What about the rest? All those who don’t qualify for benefits...
Longshoremen have very dangerous, demanding jobs. They have to work at all times of the day and night and through all kinds of unpleasant weather. Their very demanding jobs often come with competitive pay as a way to offset the risk inherent in the profession....
The maritime industry in and around Tampa, Florida provides the community with numerous jobs. This work extends to much more than working aboard ships; there are also harbors to maintain, containers to unload and more. Unfortunately, this type of work does not come...
If you work with ships or sail on them, you know how noisy they can be. Yet, when you signed up for your job, you probably never considered that it might cause permanent damage to your hearing. Unfortunately, hearing loss is an issue that many mariners and shipyard...
Working as a longshoreman is rewarding, and they play a critical role in the shipping industry. But it is also a dangerous job. Workers face many hazards daily, so they need to be aware of those risks and take steps to protect themselves. Hazards on land and water...
Commercial fishing can be a very lucrative career. Ship owners and individual workers can command premium wages for the hours that they work. Depending on the fish caught, a single trip out on the open ocean could result in tens of thousands of dollars in revenue....
Most professionals in Florida have protection under workers' compensation insurance if they get hurt on the job. They can make a claim for medical coverage and also disability benefits if they cannot work because of their injury. This process helps ensure that those...