Shipyard bill may have unintended consequences 
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Published: April 4, 2012
Tags: General Assembly, Maritime, Workers' Comp
A controversial bill to remove state workers’ compensation protection for some shipyard employees could have the unintended effect of increasing negligence claims and lawsuits arising out of shipyard accidents, workers’ comp lawyers warn.
Virginia shipyards narrowly won General Assembly approval of their plan to limit most shipyard workers to compensation under federal laws, eliminating coverage under ...
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