Longshore and Harbor Workers

Alan J. Shapiro has been representing longshoremen since 1962. Alan Shapiro started by representing the shipbuilders at George Steinbrenner’s’ American Shipbuilding in Lorain Ohio. Since then, Shapiro Federal expanded to cover longshore workers throughout the United States, and in fact, throughout the world.

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (DLHWC) applies to injuries that occur in adjoining areas used in the loading, unloading, repairing and building of vessels. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), Employment Standards Administration and the U. S. Department of Labor administers the DLHWC. The same legislation covers the Defense Base Act and Non-Appropriated funds employees.

Shapiro Federal does not accept retainers or request expenses in advance. If there is no recovery, there is no charge. The attorney fee is owed ONLY if we collect funds for you. We request that the insurance company pay the legal fee.

How to start your Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Claim:

  1. Immediately inform your employer of your injury.

  2. Obtain form LS-1 from your employer. Form LS-1 will authorize you to seek medical treatment from the physician of your choice.

  3. Submit written notice (Form LS-201) of your workplace injury to your employer within 30 days.

  4. A written compensation claim must be filed no more than one year from the date of injury or death, or from the last compensation payment. If an injury or ailment is not immediately apparent an injured worker has 2 years from the date he or she becomes aware that the illness or injury was a result of their employment.

  5. Contact Attorney Alan J. Shapiro for assistance in dealing with your Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claim.

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (DLHWC) was established to offer workers’ compensation and medical care to Longshore workers with injuries or occupational diseases sustained on the navigable waters of the United States.