Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. A federal law designed to provide workers’-compensation benefits to persons, other than seamen, who work in maritime occupations, esp. stevedoring and ship service. 33 USCA §§ 901–950. — Abbr. LHWCA. [Cases: Workers’ Compensation 93, 260, 2085. C.J.S. Workmen’s Compensation §§ 96, 98–99, 170, 1593–1596.] “Employees who are engaged in […]

A federal law designed to provide workers’-compensation benefits to persons, other than seamen, who work in maritime occupations, esp. stevedoring and ship service. 33 USCA §§ 901–950. — Abbr. LHWCA. [Cases: Workers’ Compensation 93, 260, 2085. C.J.S. Workmen’s Compensation §§ 96, 98–99, 170, 1593–1596.]