Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Maritime Injury Attorney

Workers injured while loading, unloading, repairing or building a vessel have a remedy under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The Act is a federal statute that provides injured Longshore workers with medical and compensation benefits. Injuries that occur on a wharf, pier, dock, marine ways or shipping terminal are covered under the Longshore Act. Contact our Pennsylvania maritime lawyers to discuss your rights.

The Moschetta Law Firm, P.C. is a Washington, Pennsylvania law office asserting the rights of injured offshore workers by filing Longshore claims. The compensation you can receive under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act depends on the type of injury you sustained. Injuries are classified as "scheduled" or "nonscheduled." An experienced maritime injury attorney can help you understand the difference between a scheduled and nonscheduled injury.

Experienced Maritime Lawyers

We have represented dock workers, stevedores, platform workers, ship builders, ship repair workers, and various other longshoremen across the country. We understand that injuries can result in substantial physical, emotional, mental and financial anguish. Our maritime lawyers are committed to helping relieve some of your pain by helping you recover monetary damages. We take every step necessary to help you recover compensation-from filing the initial claim to asserting your rights through litigation and negotiation.

It is important to note that Longshore benefits do not prohibit you from filing a lawsuit against a third party whose negligence may have contributed to your injuries. We can advise you on your right to file a tort suit to recover compensation for full damages, including lost wages and pain and suffering.

Under the Longshore Act, your employer must pay all attorneys' fees incurred while attempting to collect Longshore benefits. You have nothing to lose. Call 1-877-472-1578 to discuss your case with an experienced maritime injury attorney.

Contact Us Today

At the Moschetta Law Firm, P.C., we understand all facets of accident and injury law. Learn more about how we will aggressively assert your rights. Contact a Pennsylvania maritime lawyer from our firm today. Call 1-877-472-1578 for a free initial consultation. For your convenience, evening and weekend appointments are available by request.

The Moschetta Law Firm, P.C. in Washington, Pennsylvania handles cases along the major rivers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky, including the Ohio River, Kanawha River, Allegheny River and Monongahela River. We represent clients in Washington, Pittsburgh and Beaver in Pennsylvania; East Liverpool, Gallipolis, Marietta and Steubenville in Ohio; and Ashland, Charleston, Huntington, Marietta, Marshall, Mason, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Point Pleasant, Weirton and Wheeling in West Virginia.