What are nationwide laws for workers’ comp?

Although workers’ compensation is largely controlled by state governments, the federal government does take some types of employees under its wing. Here is a quick overview of national acts for workers’ comp:

• Black Lung Benefit Act – helps coal miners who suffer from black lung, or pneumonconiosis
• Federal Employees’ Compensation Act – specifically aids employees of the national government
• Federal Employers Liability Act – protects railroad workers who sustain injuries
• Federal Jones Act – regulates compensation for seamen and maritime workers
• Longshore and Harbor Worker Compensation Act – covers the sea- and water-related careers that are not included in the Jones Act

For more information on laws regarding workers’ compensation, as well as other personal injury law topics, contact the Harrisburg personal injury lawyers at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today by calling 610-667-7511.

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