The Legal Crusader: Don’t Get Swept Away by a Bad Longshore Case – Get My Free Book BEFORE You Hire a Lawyer (Including Me!)

Have you had a Mississippi Longshore Injury?

Listen up, Mississippi longshore workers! Have you been injured on the job at Ingalls or Bollinger?

Did a rogue forklift catch you by surprise, or did a slip on a spilled oil slick leave you high and dry?

Here’s the deal: you’ve likely got a legal claim, but hold on to your hard hats – navigating the murky waters of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWC) claims can be a disaster if you don’t know what you’re doing.

That’s where I, your friendly neighborhood Legal Crusader, come in. But before you call me (although my online scheduler is open 24/7!), there’s something crucial you NEED to do first.

Grab your free copy of my eye-opening report, “Top 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Longshore Case.”

Why am I giving away free information?

Because unlike most lawyers who pressure you to sign on the dotted line immediately, I believe in empowering you.

I know what it’s like to be on the other side of the legal table, frustrated by a lawyer who wouldn’t return calls and seemed more interested in padding his pockets than getting me the results I deserved.

That’s why I built my practice differently. Transparency, clear communication, and a guarantee that you get more money than me when the case settles – that’s the Legal Crusader promise.

Mississippi Longshore Workers: Are You Injured and Confused?

Now, back to the matter at hand. The LHWC protects waterfront workers like you. But here’s the catch: your injury needs to happen under specific circumstances to qualify. That means understanding two key things: “situs” (where the accident occurred) and “status” (the nature of your work).

Understanding Mississippi longshore injury situs and status requirements is crucial for determining whether you qualify for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWC).

Think of it like this: the LHWC is a life raft, but it only works on specific parts of the ocean. Let’s break it down:

Situs: The injury must occur on the navigable waters of the United States. This includes dry docks where vessels are repaired. There’s also a landward area covered by the Act, but we’ll get to that in a minute.
Status: Your work duties must be maritime in nature and not specifically excluded by the Act. Think loading and unloading cargo, ship repair, or operating cranes.

Here’s the legal mumbo-jumbo and I’ll explain it in English later in this post:

If you have a Mississippi Lonshore injury, you must show that the injury occurred upon the navigable waters of the United States, including any dry dock, or that it occurred on a landward area covered by Section 3(a), and that the employee’s work is maritime in nature and is not specifically excluded by the Act. 33 U.S.C. §§902(3), 903(a); Director, OWCP v. Perini North River Associates, 459 U.S. 297, 15 BRBS 62(CRT) (1983); P.C. Pfeiffer Co. v. Ford, 444 U.S. 69, 11 BRBS 320 (1979); Northeast Marine Terminal Co. v. Caputo, 432 U.S. 249, 6 BRBS 150 (1977).

Thus, in order to demonstrate that coverage under the Act exists, a claimant must satisfy the “situs” and the “status” requirements of the Act. See also Crapanzano v. Rice Mohawk, U.S. Constr. Co., Ltd., 30 BRBS 81 (1996).

In other words, as an injured worker, you must show where the accident occurred and that your employer’s work is maritime in nature.

The Legal Maze of Longshore Claims: Why You Need Knowledge Before You Need a Lawyer

Confused?

Don’t be. That’s why you need my free report, “Top 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Longshore Case.” In this essential guide, you’ll discover:

The five critical mistakes that can sink your claim before it even starts (mistake number one might surprise you!):

How to determine if the LHWC applies to your specific situation (hint: it involves the two points we just discussed – situs and status)

What to do after a longshore injury (and what NOT to do – how to prevent disasters)

The secrets insurance companies use to deny claims (and how to fight back)

Why I’m the ONLY lawyer in Mississippi that guarantees you get more money than me when your case settles

The 5 Mistakes That Can Sink Your Longshore Case

Look, I’m not saying you need a lawyer – yet.

But before you wade into the legal unknown, arm yourself with knowledge.

Grab your free copy of “Top 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Longshore Case” and become your own legal advocate. Then, if you decide you need a lawyer who puts your interests first, well, my online scheduler is always open.

Here’s the thing: even if you don’t hire me, I want you to win your case. Because a win for you is a win for all Mississippi longshore workers. It sends a message that we won’t be taken advantage of. So, download the book, educate yourself, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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