Florida Longshore and Harbor Worker Injury Attorneys

The majority of Florida's borders are coastline. In addition, Florida has some of the busiest ports in the country. Because of this, Florida has a very high portion of seafaring jobs and jobs in port, such as longshore and harbor workers.

A longshoreman is typically someone who is employed in port, loading and unloading ships. A career of this type is subject to an enormous amount of work-related injury. The least dangerous among these injuries would be neck and back injuries, and on the opposite end of the spectrum, would be dismemberment and death. Because of the high risk of a vocation such as this, the federal government passed the Longshore Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, which protects the right of Longshore workers. The Longshore Harbor Workers' Compensation Act provides benefits such as medical benefits, weekly payments to support the family of an injured worker, compensation for a permanent disability, and vocational rehabilitation, in case the worker may no longer be able to perform job duties in the same field.

Harbor workers, as well, are protected under the Longshore Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. A harbor worker may be a longshoreman, loading and unloading ships, or may be otherwise employed on the waterfront. The same medical, weekly assistance, and vocational rehabilitation apply to harbor workers. At Farah and Farah our Florida harbor worker injury lawyers have a solid recovery record in Longshore law. We have recovered millions for clients at no cost to them, as there is no fee until the case is won.

If you have been injured at work while working as a longshoreman or harbor worker, you are protected under special maritime laws and are entitled to special benefits. You should speak to a Jacksonville longshore worker attorney who is well versed in Longshore law, to make sure that you receive all that you are entitled to. You are protected under Federal Law and you need to make sure that you get everything you deserve.

At Farah and Farah, we are skilled in the laws pertaining to longshore and harbor workers. We have made millions for clients in the past, and can help you too. All at no cost or obligation because there is no fee, even for the initial consultation, until your case is won.