Description: Been injured on the job? Attorney Robert Nizich specializes in seeking compensation through the Federal Office of Workers' Compensation Programs under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, the Defense Base Act, the War Hazards Compensation Act, the Nonappropriated Funds Instrumentalities Act, or the Outer Continental Shelf Act.
Home About Us Practice Areas Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Filing a OWCP Claim for Longshoreman Injuries Defense Base Act Overseas Workers/Government Contractors Outer Continental Shelf Act Oil Rig Workers The Nonappropriated Funds Instrumentalities Act FAQs Resources Contact Us Location 769 West 9th St. | San Pedro, California 90731 Fighting for the Rights of Injured Workers Since 1980 Injured On the Job? Start Your Free Case Evaluation Contact Us do or do not , there is no try Name Email
Below are the types of workers represented by the Robert W. Nizich Law Office, as well as the Office of Workers’ Compensation Program acts which apply to them. He specializes in protecting the rights of these types of workers. If you have been injured in any of these capacities, contact Robert W. Nizich today to speak to a lawyer who is well versed in the Federal Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (Federal OWCP) and the Department of Labor Claims.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is a federal law that was enacted to provide for those employees injured while loading or unloading vessels, or those involved in the construction or repair of ships. The longshoreman’s system is administered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), and injured workers who qualify for coverage are entitled to claim disability benefits. The Act also provides death benefits to the dependents of deceased employees.