Avizent specializes in the unique laws and rules governing maritime workers’ compensation cases. We manage and investigate claims in all major U.S. port cities for some of the largest shipping lines in the world. Our experts have specific maritime/longshore experience dating to 1974.
Our Experts
Avizent staff are experts in federal maritime workers’ compensation laws, such as the Jones Act and the U.S. Longshore and Harbor (USL&H) Workers’ Compensation Act. Their many years of experience allow them to carefully scrutinize every claim to ensure you pay only for valid claims. We conduct in-depth investigations on every lost time claim, including accident investigation, review of pre-existing conditions and prior claims and exploration of third-party liability for possible subrogation of claims.
From day one, we manage claims with the goal of getting injured workers back on the job. Our team works together with you and the underwriter on accident prevention plans.
- Our expert claims team includes over 40 dedicated associates.
- We are backed by the support of Avizent, which has more than 1,000 professionals and 50+ offices nationwide.
- We are on call 24 hours/day.