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LHWCA Table of Contents

33 U.S.C. 18 - SECTIONS 901-950
LONGSHORE-HARBOR WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT (LHWCA)

  • NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
  • CHAPTER 18--LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION
  • Sec. 901. Short title.
  • Sec. 902. Definitions.
  • Sec. 903. Coverage.
  • Sec. 904. Liability for compensation.
  • Sec. 905. Exclusiveness of liability.
  • Sec. 906. Compensation.
  • Sec. 907. Medical services and supplies.
  • Sec. 908. Compensation for disability.
  • Sec. 909. Compensation for death.
  • Sec. 910. Determination of pay.
  • Sec. 911. Guardian for minor or incompetent.
  • Sec. 912. Notice of injury or death.
  • Sec. 913. Filing of claims.
  • Sec. 914. Payment of compensation.
  • Sec. 915. Invalid agreements.
  • Sec. 916. Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors.
  • Sec. 917. Lien against compensation.
  • Sec. 918. Collection of defaulted payments; special fund.
  • Sec. 919. Procedure in respect of claims.
  • Sec. 920. Presumptions.
  • Sec. 921. Review of compensation orders.
  • Sec. 921a. Appearance of attorneys for Secretary, deputy commissioner, or Board.
  • Sec. 922. Modification of awards.
  • Sec. 923. Procedure before deputy commissioner or Board.
  • Sec. 924. Witnesses.
  • Sec. 925. Witness fees.
  • Sec. 926. Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds.
  • Sec. 927. Powers of deputy commissioners or Board.
  • Sec. 928. Fees for services.
  • Sec. 929. Record of injury or death.
  • Sec. 930. Reports to Secretary.
  • Sec. 931. Penalty for misrepresentation.
  • Sec. 932. Security for compensation.
  • Sec. 933. Compensation for injuries where third persons are liable.
  • Sec. 934. Compensation notice.
  • Sec. 935. Substitution of carrier for employer.
  • Sec. 936. Insurance policies.
  • Sec. 937. Certificate of compliance with chapter.
  • Sec. 938. Penalties.
  • Sec. 939. Administration by Secretary.
  • Sec. 940. Deputy commissioners.
  • Sec. 941. Safety rules and regulations.
  • Sec. 942. Annual report.
  • Sec. 943. Repealed.
  • Sec. 944. Special fund.
  • Sec. 945 to 947. Repealed.
  • Sec. 948. Laws inapplicable.
  • Sec. 948a. Discrimination against employees who bring proceedings; penalties; deposit of payments in special fund; civil actions; entitlement to restoration of employment and compensation, qualifications requirement; liability of employer for penalties and payments; insurance policy exemption from liability.
  • Sec. 949. Effect of unconstitutionality.
  • Sec. 950. Separability.
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