If you work in a Virginia shipyard, it's important to know your rights in case of a workplace injury. The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides compensation and medical care to certain maritime workers who suffer...
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Shipyard Injuries
How can workers’ comp help families of shipyard employees?
Shipyard workers in Virginia Beach face many risks on the job. It is vital for these employees to understand how workers' compensation benefits can help their family members when a workplace accident occurs. Workers' compensation protects employees and supports their...
How can crush injuries harm shipyard workers?
Shipyard workers face many hazards in their line of work, one of the most severe being crush injuries. These injuries occur when heavy objects pin a worker beneath or between them. Even if there are precautions in place, these incidents still happen with alarming...
Shipyard workers face deadly on-the-job hazards
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shipyard workers in Virginia and across the country have one of the highest rates of injury and death among all U.S. workers. Each day, these skilled laborers face dangerous conditions as they manufacture,...