Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act of 1927 (LHWCA)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-002054",
  "term": "Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act of 1927 (LHWCA)",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A federal law providing workers' compensation benefits to certain maritime employees who are injured or contract an occupational disease on navigable waters of the United States or in adjoining areas. It covers longshore workers, shipbuilders, and harbor construction workers, among others. The LHWCA provides medical treatment, compensation for lost wages, and vocational rehabilitation services.",
  "abbreviation": "LHWCA",
  "subject": "Workers Compensation",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/longshore-and-harbor-workers-compensation-act-of-1927-lhwca/"
}