Florida Loading Ship Accident Lawyer
It is true: longshore workers have dangerous jobs. But this does not mean that they should expect a personal injury at work.
While dockworkers or harbor workers load and unload cargo from ships, their employers have the responsibility to keep them as safe as possible by following safety regulations. At the South Florida law office of Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A., we hold employers accountable when they fail to take the proper precautions, causing harm to longshore workers.
Our clients are people who were injured while running cranes and other heavy machinery or working around cargo containers and other workers, repair ropes, rigging and gears. Many have sustained falls, lifting injuries, and hand, leg and back injuries in the course of their daily work.
A Law That Protects Longshore Workers
While most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance, a different form of workers' compensation protects Florida longshore workers injured on the job and provides disability and medical benefits.
The Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is administered by the U. S. Department of Labor and covers workers on land engaged in activities related to shipping. It also covers workers involved in the repair and construction of sea-going vessels.
If you are a South Florida longshore worker and have been injured at work, your employer's insurance company or the negligent party is likely to offer a quick settlement, hoping you will be satisfied. With an eye to their bottom line, insurance companies do their best to pay out as little as possible.
As experienced lawyers, we focus on increasing the amount of compensation you receive. We do this by using the law to your advantage and by pursuing matters forcefully. We do not give up on our clients. We prepare thoroughly, using legal strategies that have been proven to be effective.
Contact a Miami Longshoreman Injury Attorney
If you have been injured and need legal help with a Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act claim, call our personal injury attorneys today at 866-713-6128 for a no cost, no obligation evaluation. We are available to speak with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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