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Florida’s many miles of coastline comprise a thriving maritime industry of workers serving cruise lines, cargo operations, and <\/span>many<\/span> other water-based activities. However, working on the water comes with inherent risks. <\/span>If<\/span> you <\/span>were injured<\/span> in a maritime accident on the job<\/span>, you wonder about your rights<\/span>.<\/span> There are workers’ compensation laws in Florida, but they do not apply to maritime workers <\/span>in the same way as<\/span> employees in other market sectors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being injured in any workplace accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining, so it is crucial to pursue all legal options. Fortunately, you may be protected by two federal workers’ compensation laws specifically intended for maritime employees. <\/span>A<\/span> Miami maritime accident attorney<\/span><\/a> can provide details on what workers are covered by these laws, but the answer depends on the specific nature of your work.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Florida’s many miles of coastline comprise a thriving maritime industry of workers serving cruise lines, cargo operations, and many other water-based activities. However, working on the water comes with inherent risks. If you were injured in a maritime accident on the job, you wonder about your rights. There are workers’ compensation laws in Florida, but […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":240,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[106,21],"tags":[92,34],"class_list":["post-530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maritime-accidents","category-personal-injury","tag-maritime-accidents","tag-personal-injury"],"yoast_head":"\nInjured at Sea? 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