by Emily Mermell | Jun 25, 2020 | Longshore FAQ
If you live in a large city, we can request that your case go to trial in the city where you live. If you live in a rural area, we can request that your case go to trial in a city close to where you live. Most of the time, we are able to convince the Administrative...
by Emily Mermell | Jun 25, 2020 | Longshore FAQ
If you are a Longshoreman, shipbuilder or harbor worker who is injured on the job, you have one year from the date of your accident, or one year from the last time you were voluntarily paid compensation on account of your accident, to file a claim with the United...
by Emily Mermell | Jun 25, 2020 | Longshore FAQ
If you are a Longshoreman, shipbuilder or harbor worker, or are otherwise covered by the LHWCA, and you get injured on the job, you must notify your employer in writing within 30 days of the accident. You then have one year from the date of your accident, or from the...
by Emily Mermell | Jun 25, 2020 | Longshore FAQ
Any Longshoreman involved in the loading and unloading of container ships and or porters involved in loading and unloading baggage from cruise ships are covered by the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA) and are entitled to file Longshore claims if...
by Emily Mermell | Jun 25, 2020 | DBA FAQ
Your compensation rate is calculated at 2/3 of your Average Weekly Wage. Your Average Weekly Wage is a determination of your earning capacity during the 52 weeks prior to your date of accident. We can use your W-2s, paycheck stubs, tax returns and/or your contract of...
