Due to its location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii has a deep dependence on the maritime industry. Too often, workers in the maritime trade have been injured while working on freighters, tourist cruises, snorkeling and scuba diving tours. Typically, these workers are covered by the Jones Act and are entitled to particular compensation for their injuries including ‘maintenance and cure’ benefits and can also include damages for lost wages, pain and suffering.

Those working shore-side in traditional maritime activities who are injured on a pier, dry dock, terminal, ship repair, loading or unloading vessels may be entitled to compensation under the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).