As expert Houston area harbor worker injury lawyers, the attorneys at the Kolodny Law Firm understand the maritime laws as they apply to the rights of those injured on a job site. Due to the nature of a harbor workers job, they are usually required to have an extensive skill set including constructing, overhauling and outfitting ships, as well as knowledge of large machinery and equipment. It is due to this that safety guidelines must be strictly adhered to in order to help avoid serious or even deadly injuries.
LONGSHOREMAN AND HARBOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT
Being seriously injured while on duty as a harbor worker likely affords you rights for compensation under the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and provides benefits for injuries sustained while on shipyards, dry docks, terminals, marine railways, and other commonly used ship building areas.
Besides the above mentioned risks, harbor workers are also subject to occupational diseases related to repeated exposure to various materials, such as asbestos. Asbestos is commonly used in the renovation and reconstruction of ships. If you or someone you love has suffered a serious illness or death from repeated exposure to dangerous materials like asbestos, you need an aggressive harbor worker personal injury lawyer to fight for your fair and just compensation. Call us today.