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24 Jan 2024, 10:13 am
Instead, such maritime workers’ injury claims fall under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). [read post]
20 Nov 2023, 2:06 am
How can I file a claim under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act? [read post]
13 Sep 2023, 8:23 am
In a recent ruling from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in In re Aries Marine Corp.,[1] Judge Lance Africk found that a waiver of subrogation by a Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) carrier did not waive the carrier’s right to an offset against future LHWCA liability. [read post]
27 Jun 2023, 7:52 am
Under Section 916 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), “[n]o assignment, release, or commutation of compensation or benefits due or payable under this Act, except as provided by this Act, shall be valid[.] [read post]
27 Jun 2023, 7:52 am
Under Section 916 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), “[n]o assignment, release, or commutation of compensation or benefits due or payable under this Act, except as provided by this Act, shall be valid[.] [read post]
31 May 2023, 1:47 pm
Res Judicata in Workers’ Compensation Claims The court noted that the plaintiff filed a complaint asserting claims against the defendant for negligence under the Jones Act, as well as claims for unseaworthiness and maintenance and cure under general maritime law. [read post]
31 May 2023, 8:51 am
District Court Holds Punitive Damages Available under Longshore Act 905(b) Claim appeared first on MBLB. [read post]
31 May 2023, 8:51 am
District Court Holds Punitive Damages Available under Longshore Act 905(b) Claim appeared first on MBLB. [read post]
7 Jul 2022, 6:18 pm
Suppose you’re looking for a personal injury lawyer familiar with general maritime law. [read post]
21 Mar 2022, 7:10 am
Guam sued the federal government for $160 million to clean up the landfill under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). [read post]
28 Feb 2022, 11:32 am
You have rights under state and federal workers’ compensation programs. [read post]
26 Jan 2022, 9:29 am
Broadly speaking, the EEOC has advised… Continue reading on Reuters Legal News > Download Employer Obligations in Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates PDF > Reuters Legal News – ArticleS by Alan Brackett and Dan Sullivan Analyzing Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Infections > Analyzing COVID-19 Claims Under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act > The post Employer Obligations in… [read post]
17 Nov 2021, 12:50 pm
In a recent Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (Longshore Act) case, Brizo LLC v. [read post]
17 Nov 2021, 9:43 am
Deep South Airboats, LLC, a longshore worker’s exclusive remedy against a non-employer vessel owner was a negligence action pursuant to Section 905(b) of the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. [read post]
21 May 2021, 9:06 am
Since Congress never defined the term “seaman,” the definition of and distinction between employees entitled to benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) as opposed to the Jones Act, has been the subject of extensive litigation and courts have struggled to establish workable tests to define the word “seaman. [read post]
21 May 2021, 9:06 am
Since Congress never defined the term “seaman,” the definition of and distinction between employees entitled to benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) as opposed to the Jones Act, has been the subject of extensive litigation and courts have struggled to establish workable tests to define the word “seaman. [read post]
29 Jan 2021, 11:53 am
Maritime workers who are covered by the Jones Act or workers’ compensation insurance cannot file a claim under the Longshore Act. [read post]
16 Sep 2020, 7:27 pm
Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA), which provides workers’ compensation benefits for maritime workers who are not seamen. [read post]
31 Aug 2020, 1:08 pm
Wilander emphasized that maritime workers come within the mutually exclusive coverage of either the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). [read post]
31 Aug 2020, 1:08 pm
Wilander emphasized that maritime workers come within the mutually exclusive coverage of either the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). [read post]
