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Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Injuries Under LHWCA Due to the dangerous and physical nature of many longshore occupations, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) offers longshoremen much more comprehensive coverage during their injury and course of treatment than the…

Houston Shipyard Workers Face Increased Risk of Cadmium Exposure In Houston, many men and women make their living in the maritime industry, repairing and building ships in the many shipyards on our coastline. It hardly takes an industry expert to…

As Tax Season Approaches, Make Sure You Know About Advances in Your Jones Act Injury Case If you have been injured offshore and are covered by the Jones Act, you are entitled to receive maintenance and cure benefits while you…

Tackling Common Tug Boat Accidents Tugboats are one of the busiest vessels in the marine industry. From pulling endangered ships and boats to safety, to fighting fires, tugboats are strong, resilient, and necessary, as are tug boat workers. They are…

Understanding Your Risks of Injury on Charter Boats Some of the most beautiful parts of Texas are seen from the water. Whether you hop on a fishing boat from the Port of Houston or go sailing in the Gulf, you’re…

Benefits Under the LWCA May Prevent Rough Waters Ahead The job of a maritime employee isn’t easy and doesn’t come without its risk for injury. Fortunately, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) was created to protect those who…

Understanding Your Benefit Rights Under the Longshore and Harbor Worker Compensation Act Longshore and harbor work can be incredibly dangerous in addition to physically demanding. As a result, many men and women employed in this type of work risk becoming…

Filing a Jones Act Claim for a Maritime Injury If you have sustained an injury while at sea, you may already have heard of the Jones Act. This federal law that allows workers who are injured offshore while on the…