What Compensation Can Maritime Workers Receive After an Injury?
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins on May 13, 2025
Maybe you're a deckhand thrown off balance during rough weather on the Mississippi River. Maybe you slipped on an oil-slicked dock at the Port of New Orleans, or a piece of faulty equipment gave way while you were loading cargo. Now you’re hurt—and the medical bills are piling up. You may be wondering: Do I file a regular workers' comp claim? Is my employer supposed to pay my medical bills? What if I can’t go back to work anytime soon?
If you work offshore, on vessels, docks, or shipping terminals, your injury doesn’t fall under standard state workers’ compensation laws. Instead, you’re likely covered under