Longshore and Harbor Workers' Act Compensation Lawyers
If you are a longshoreman or a harbor worker in one of Florida's ports, you know how physically demanding and dangerous your occupation is. Fortunately, the United States Congress also recognizes the hazards you face and enacted the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) to provide injured workers with financial benefits.
Varner, Nix & Kirkland, P.A., in Milton, Florida
Toll-free at 1-866-981-9959 • 850-981-9959 • E-mail
If you are a private worker, contractor, Federal employee or military member who is injured as a result of employment, you may be eligible for financial benefits through workers' compensation or, more specifically, through The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act provides compensation for work-related injuries and diseases occurring on the United States' navigable waters or in adjoining areas. Further, if the injury caused the employee's death, benefits are provided to specific survivors and dependents.
Pursuing Compensation for Your Loss
At Varner, Nix & Kirkland, P.A., our legal team assists injured workers in obtaining workers' compensation benefits after an accident. These benefits are meant to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages and pain and suffering.
With more than 30 years of combined experience, the legal team at Varner, Nix & Kirkland diligently works on behalf on injured workers and their families. We are familiar with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and with the hazards and range of injuries and fatalities incurred by people either on shore or sent to perform a specific task on board a vessel or drilling rig, including:
- Back and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Repetitive use injuries
- Loss of hearing or eyesight
- Severe burns
- Amputations
- Disability
- Wrongful death
Our strength is in the aggressive pursuit of 33 U.S.C.A. §905(b) claims - especially against a "third party" vessel governed by the LHWCA. Please contact us if you believe you may have such a claim.
Varner, Nix & Kirkland, P.A.
6478 Highway 90, Suite A
Milton, Florida 32570
Phone: 850-981-9959
Toll Free: 866-981-9959
Fax: 850-981-9962
E-mail
Map & Directions
Located on Highway 90 in Timberland Plaza
across from Wendy's and La Hacienda Restaurant
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Varner, Nix & Kirkland, P.A. represents clients throughout northwest Florida, including Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Escambia Bay, Crestview, Niceville, Destin, Mary Esther, Miramar Beach, Valparaiso, DeFuniak Springs, Elgin Air Force Base, Whiting Field NAS, Naval Air Station, Santa Rosa County, Escambia County, Okaloosa County and Walton County.