If you've been injured while working in a harbor or loading dock, you may be wondering:
We can help you claim the benefits you need while recovering from your work injury.
Loading dock and harbor workers are vulnerable to many types of job-related injuries. This is physically challenging work which involves heavy lifting and the use of tools and powerful machinery. Injuries will happen, and these workers shouldn't have to worry about how they will get treatment or support their families while they're forced to take some time off.
When a longshore, dock, or cargo worker gets injured during the course of their job duties, he or she is entitled to benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This act applies to any worker who gets injured on the navigable waters of the US or in an adjacent area, such as a dock or harbor.
Any injury, illness, occupational disease, or related impairment (such as hearing loss) qualifies for these benefits. A worker who suffers a broken bone qualifies for the same benefits as one who slowly builds up debilitating back pain.
These workers are eligible to receive compensation for the following damages:
No - Workers' Compensation is a form of no-fault insurance, which means that it is irrelevant who was responsible for your work injury. Even if it was your fault, you are entitled to these benefits. And even if your employer caused your injury through their negligence, they are usually protected from a lawsuit.
However, there are situations where injured dock or cargo workers have a case for a lawsuit. Personal injury lawsuits are an option if a third party (anyone other than your employer or a co-worker) played a significant role in your injury through some form of negligence.
One common example of a negligent third party is the owner of a vessel which has been deemed unseaworthy. A seaworthy vessel is legally required to meet the following criteria:
However, unseaworthy claims fall under the Jones Act, rather than worker's compensation. You must be an official crew member to qualify for a Jones Act Claim. Determining your eligibility can be a bit complicated, so it's best to ask for guidance from an experienced work injury lawyer.
Work injury cases involving sea vessels, loading docks, and cargo are fairly complex. While you're permitted to file benefits on your own, you may find the process confusing. Additionally, many injured workers get their claims denied for a variety of reasons. Hiring a work injury lawyer greatly increases your odds of receiving the full benefits you're entitled to.
At The Disability Guys Pennsylvania, we offer free consultations where we can determine the best course of action for your specific situation. And if you're worried about our fees, don't be - we only ask for payment after you've received your benefits. If we don't help you earn compensation, then you owe us nothing.
“I have been working since I was 14. I have probably held at least two dozen different jobs and I’ve seen people injured and hurt. One of the reasons I got involved with disability law is that I have a very good family friend who has been disabled his entire life, and I’ve seen how he’s struggled in order to keep working and try to work. When I was presented with the opportunity to get involved with what’s called “disability law,” I was really thrilled to be able to not only practice being an attorney, but helping other people who really need to know things about what their choices are, what they can do, and what their future may hold.
I am originally from Maple Glen, PA and is a life-long Eagles fan.
I have focused on helping individuals with their workers’ compensation, social security disability and long-term disability claims, as well as obtaining financial security for individuals who have had accidents.
As part of helping workers’ and their families, I have also been active in teaching continuing legal education courses to other attorneys, provide free seminars and webinars to the public on how to protect their rights, and I am active in various organizations such as the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives, the Injured Workers’ Bar Association and the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group.”
Brian Mittman, Esq.
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