Maritime Injury Blog

The Plaintiff's Resource Talks to us About Medicare Set Asides

Medicare Set Asides were the topic at the seminar led by The Plaintiff's Resource. VBAttorneys sat down to discuss best practices when dealing with an MSA.

Shipyard Safety: Advice From a Maritime Accident Expert

Every American shipyard owes its workers safety on the job to avoid injury. A maritime accident attorney offers suggestions.

Texas stevedore files LHWCA suit after ladder slip

Even with two workers holding the ladder, it slipped and he was thrown down to the deck. His leg was broken and an infection developed.

Federal appeals court rules on LHWCA borrowed employee rule

The U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on the exclusivity provision of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.

Longshoreman loses both legs in dock accident

A Port of Oakland, CA female longshore worker run over by a container lift lost the use of both of her legs.

Longshoreman barely avoids injury in crane accident

Miraculously, a 61-year-old longshoreman who was moving a forklift onto a passenger ferry with the crane escaped with only bruises.

Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act - Here's What You Should Know

The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA or Longshore Act) protects longshoremen and provides compensation in the event they are injured in an accident. The LHWCA covers longshoremen, harbor workers, ship builders, ship breakers and ship repairmen.

Longshoreman Accidents Can Lead to Big Injuries

The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA) protects longshoremen in the event they are injured in a longshoreman accident. If you have been hurt while working as a longshoreman, you need to speak with an experienced maritime attorney. Contact our office today and be sure to order one of our FREE books.

Find Out What is Considered a “Navigable Waterway” Under the LHWCA

Longshoremen, shipbuilders, harbor workers and ship repairers are among the many who are covered under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act. If you have been injured offshore, contact a maritime attorney from our office at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 to find out your legal rights.

What Changed in the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act

Recent changes were made to the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act. Read this blog to learn more about the rights of injured longshoremen and stevedores.