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The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, known as the LHWCA, is a federal law designed to protect employees who work on or near the water in maritime occupations. Many of these jobs involve heavy machinery, unpredictable conditions and physically demanding duties, which means injuries are unfortunately common. The LHWCA was created to ensure that […]

After a workplace injury, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who treats you. The doctor you see can significantly affect your recovery, your ability to return to work, and even the outcome of your workers’ compensation claim. But many injured employees wonder, can you choose your own doctor for a workers’ compensation […]

Filing for federal workers’ compensation is meant to give injured employees timely access to medical treatment and wage replacement benefits. Unfortunately, many federal workers experience long waits, unanswered questions, and stalled progress after submitting their claims. If your case feels like it has been sitting still, it is important to recognize the warning signs of […]