If you work at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Connecticut and were injured on the job, you may be entitled to compensation under a powerful federal law: the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).
Electric Boat employees perform physically demanding and high-risk work—building submarines, handling heavy equipment, welding, pipefitting, and more. When injuries happen, it’s critical to understand your legal rights and act fast.
At the Bershtein Law Center, we help shipyard workers in Groton file Longshore claims and secure the benefits they’re owed. If you've been injured while working at Electric Boat, read on to learn how the Longshore Act can protect you.
The LHWCA is a federal workers’ compensation program that covers maritime employees injured on or near navigable waters. The Longshore Act applies to many shipyard workers, including those at General Dynamics Electric Boat.
Welders and pipefitters
Shipfitters and machinists
Electricians and engineers
Crane operators and riggers
Maintenance and support personnel
Laborers working near dry docks or piers
If your job supports shipbuilding or vessel repair—even if it’s not directly aboard a ship—you may qualify under the Longshore Act.
Working at a shipyard like Electric Boat comes with unique hazards. We’ve helped injured Groton workers recover compensation for:
Back and spinal injuries
Crush injuries from falling equipment or scaffolding collapses
Burns from welding or electrical accidents
Exposure to toxic chemicals or fumes
Slips, trips, and falls on wet or uneven surfaces
Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
Hearing loss from prolonged exposure to noise
No matter how your injury occurred, if it happened while performing job duties at Electric Boat, you may be entitled to state and federal worker's compensation.
If you qualify for coverage under the LHWCA, you may be entitled to:
All reasonable and necessary medical care related to your work injury.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) if you're unable to work
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) if you're working reduced hours
Permanent Disability if you suffer long-term or life-altering injuries
If you can’t return to your prior position, the law provides support for job retraining and placement.
Families of workers who die from on-the-job injuries may be entitled to survivor benefits and funeral costs.
While Electric Boat provides a vital service to our nation, its insurers are not always quick to pay the full benefits you deserve. Many injured workers face:
Claim denials or disputes over whether the Longshore Act applies
Delays in treatment approval or wage checks
Pushback from company doctors or insurance adjusters
At the Bershtein Law Center, we know the Longshore claims process inside and out. We’ve helped workers at Groton shipyards recover full and fair compensation when insurance companies tried to minimize or deny their claims.
Notify your supervisor within 30 days of your injury or learning of a work-related condition
File your Longshore claim (Form LS-203) within 1 year from the date of injury or last payment
Missing a deadline can cost you your benefits. Let us help you protect your rights from Day One.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury while working at Electric Boat Shipyard, don't face the federal claims process alone. Our law firm has the experience, resources, and focus to fight for workers under the Longshore Act.
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