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This is a short introductory paragraph providing context for the article contents under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA).
Understanding the Core Coverage
Placeholder text for the main body section. The LHWCA provides medical benefits, compensation for lost wages, and rehabilitation services to employees who are injured while working on the navigable waters of the United States. This includes workers in traditional maritime occupations such as longshoremen, shipbuilders, and harbor workers.
Eligibility and Filing Procedures
Additional body text placeholder. Navigating the claims process requires a clear understanding of the status and situs tests. If you have been injured on a pier, wharf, dry dock, or similar maritime site, you may be eligible for federal protection under this act.
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