Legal Definitions - LHWCA

LHWCA

LHWCA stands for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This is a federal law that provides workers' compensation benefits to employees who work on navigable waters or in adjoining areas, such as docks, piers, and terminals.

1. A longshoreman who is injured while loading or unloading cargo from a ship may be eligible for benefits under the LHWCA.

2. A harbor worker who is injured while repairing a dock may also be eligible for benefits under the LHWCA.

The LHWCA is designed to provide compensation to workers who are injured while working on or near navigable waters. This includes workers who load and unload cargo from ships, repair docks and piers, and perform other tasks related to maritime commerce. The examples illustrate how the LHWCA applies to different types of workers who may be injured on the job. In both cases, the injured worker may be eligible for benefits under the LHWCA, which can help cover medical expenses and lost wages while they recover from their injuries.