newly revised sixth edition includes the full text of the Longshore Act, and the applicable portions of the Code of Federal Regulations and presents an easy-to-read explanation of the Longshore Act from experts in law, medicine and administration. In a clear, concise manner, the Act is evaluated and examined, supplying you with careful presentations of important court decisions affecting its application. Legal decisions, statutes and regulations are cited throughout. Its treatment includes issues such as disability, occupational disease, coverage, benefits, vocational rehabilitation, employer's liability, ethical considerations, third party provisions, Medicare and more. Practical questions are also addressed: file administration, administrative procedures, calculating wages, trial practice, appeals and more.

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