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Do You Know if You are Covered by the Defense Base Act and When to Hire a DBA Attorney?
The Longshore and harbor workers compensation Act (LHWCA) is the statutory workers’ compensation scheme that covers most maritime workers and dock workers. LHWCA benefits are paid directly by an authorized self insured employer and sometimes through an authorized insurance carrier. The LHWCA is similar to the Merchant Seaman Protection and Relief Act of 1920, and…
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Visit The Internationla Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum To Learn About Tow Truck History
The design for a tow truck was patented in 1916 by Ernest Holmes, Sr. Tow trucks are used to transport vehicles that have broken down and are no longer drivable or vehicles that have been in an accident. There are different types of tow trucks including flatbed tow trucks, hook and chain, wheel lift, and…