Federal legislation provides employees in the maritime industry access to compensation after injury, including the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 and the Longshore and Harbor Workers compensation Act. Whether you are employed on shore or at sea, Sternberg / Forsythe, P.A. offers skilled help with the sometimes-complicated claims arising from maritime work injury claims.
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If you are an injured longshore worker, our legal team helps you understand your rights under the Longshore and Harbor Workers compensation Act (LHWCA). If you are a seaman, you will likely look to the Jones Act for recovery of compensation and benefits after injury. Our legal team works with you to determine eligibility for these programs after you are injured on land or sea. Injury on shore-based or harbor worksites is common. Types of injuries suffered by longshore workers include:
Representing clients throughout Florida, Sternberg / Forsythe, P.A. offers experienced legal service and compassionate client support when you face hardship due to injury in a maritime or other industry.
We offer local service to you with offices in West Palm Beach, Orlando and Boca Raton, and will travel to you if you are unable to come to one of our offices. When you are injured and concerned about injury benefits through state and federal programs, we can help. Contact us online or at 561.687.5660 to arrange a free consultation today.