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Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)

 

What is it?

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal workers’ compensation program that covers injuries or occupational illnesses that occur on or adjacent to navigable waterways to workers who are engaged in maritime employment, such as loading, unloading, repairing, or building barges or other vessels. The LHWCA also provides survivor benefits to dependents if the injury or occupational illness causes or contributes to a covered employee’s death.

Do I qualify?

In order to collect under the LHWCA, you must first be eligible:

Link: What constitutes a “maritime occupation”? (http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lhwca.htm#902)

 

If you aren’t sure whether you qualify, contact Stephens & Stephens to find out!

 

If I qualify, what do I do?

 

FIRST, contact Stephens & Stephens for a free case evaluation.

NEXT, we will submit the necessary forms to the appropriate Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (DLHWC) Office and request an informal conference.

Link: Forms (http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lsforms.htm)

THEN, we will collect any necessary employment and medical records as proof that you are entitled to benefits.

AFTER the informal conference, the claim examiner will make a recommendation and we will request a formal hearing.

 

To learn more about the LHWCP claim process, contact Stephens & Stephens today!

 

What does federal workers’ compensation include?

Contact Stephens & Stephens today to find out whether you qualify under the LHWCA and to begin your claim!

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