The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act, commonly referred to as the “Longshore Act” or “LHWCA” is a federal statute that provides medical benefits and compensation for longshore workers, harbor workers, and certain other employees engaged in maritime employment on the navigable waters of the United States and adjoining pier and dock areas.
Legal action can help injured longshoreman acquire compensation for their injuries, as well as recover both past and future medical expenses.
In Longshore claims, an injured worker is not required to pay an attorney for legal representation on an hourly basis. In most circumstances, the federal Longshore Act requires an employer or its insurance company to pay the injured worker’s attorney for legal representation.
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Claims are complicated and can last for a very long time, often for several years. Johnson Legal’s team has worked on dozens of harbor workers’ claims and obtained substantial benefits for their clients and the surviving spouses of clients.
Suzanne has been recognized as one of the top 100 lawyers for her work in representing injured longshoreman by the Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG). WILG is a national organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions or workers and their families who, each year, suffer the consequences of work-related injuries or occupational illnesses and who need expert legal assistance to obtain medical care and other relief under workers’ compensation programs.