--- title: Concurrent Jurisdiction in the Longshore Act Explained (Webcast) description: We discuss what makes concurrent jurisdiction cases different from those that have exclusive jurisdiction, as well as some guidance to consider when encountering these cases. image: https://blog.amequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/istock-126236054-lr2bbbb58347e1463697293440e7f4f6d3-Jun-17-2022-07-18-25-44-PM.jpg --- - [Report a Claim](https://www.amequity.com/report-a-claim) - [Member Login](https://www.amequity.com/log-in) [![Amequity](https://blog.amequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Amequity_Feb2022/images/AEU-full-logo-color.png?width=252&height=81&name=AEU-full-logo-color.png "Amequity")](https://www.amequity.com/) - [Coverage](https://www.amequity.com/coverage) - Resources - [Safety Resources](https://www.amequity.com/resources/safety-resources) - [Claims Resources](https://www.amequity.com/resources/claims-resources) - [Medical Management Resources](https://www.amequity.com/resources/medical-management-resources) - [Leadership Training](https://www.amequity.com/resources/leadership-training) - [Advisory Services](https://www.amequity.com/resources/advisory-services) - [Events](https://www.amequity.com/events) - [Blog & Podcast](https://blog.amequity.com/) - [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.amequity.com/join-our-mailing-list) - Who We Are - [About AEU](https://www.amequity.com/who-we-are/about-aeu) - [Newsroom](https://www.amequity.com/who-we-are/newsroom) - [Leadership](https://www.amequity.com/who-we-are/leadership) - [Careers](https://www.amequity.com/who-we-are/careers) - [Contact](https://www.amequity.com/contact) Longshore Insider All other pages May 05, 2020 # Concurrent Jurisdiction in the Longshore Act Explained (Webcast) ![Concurrent Jurisdiction in the Longshore Act Explained (Webcast)](https://blog.amequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/istock-126236054-lr2bbbb58347e1463697293440e7f4f6d3-Jun-17-2022-07-18-25-44-PM.jpg) Presenters: - Brian McElreath, Partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC - David Widener, Director of Claims Advisory Services, AEU Original recording date: May 5, 2020 Duration: 7:07 minutes Description:  The term “concurrent jurisdiction" means that a claimant can take benefits from either the Longshore Act or their state workers' compensation act, a combination of both, or one of the two. The Longshore Act is already a pretty complicated workers' compensation law, and concurrent jurisdiction can add to the complexity. In this episode, Dave Widener of The American Equity Underwriters sits down with Brian McElreath, a partner at the law firm of Lueder, Larkin & Hunter and an expert in both longshore and state workers’ compensation systems. Dave and Brian discuss what makes these cases different from those that have exclusive jurisdiction, as well as some guidance for employers and claims adjusters to consider when encountering these cases. By viewing this webcast, you will learn: - What makes cases with concurrent jurisdiction different from those that have exclusive jurisdiction - Some guidance for employers and claims adjusters to consider when encountering these cases [Watch Video](https://player.vimeo.com/video/442137642) [![Need Longshore Coverage? 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AEU provides services such as claims handling, loss control, and underwriting, as well as longshore consulting and leadership training to help businesses protect their people and manage risk with confidence. ## Related Topics [Jurisdiction](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/tag/jurisdiction), [Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act/LHWC](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/tag/longshore-harbor-workers-compensation-act-lhwc) ## More Resources Jul 1, 2026 #### [Uninsured Employers Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/uninsured-employers-under-the-longshore-and-harbor-workers-compensation-act) Mar 30, 2026 #### [The Longshore Act: Familiar Terms, Different Meanings](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/the-longshore-act-familiar-terms-different-meanings) Mar 4, 2026 #### [The History of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Coverage](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/the-history-of-longshore-and-harbor-workers-compensation-coverage) Feb 3, 2026 #### [The Coverage Divide: Jones Act vs Longshore Act](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/the-coverage-divide-jones-act-vs-longshore-act) Dec 18, 2025 #### [Part Two: Review of Insurance Compliance Provisions Under the Longshore Act](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/part-two-review-of-insurance-compliance-provisions-under-the-longshore-act) ## Legal Disclaimer Views expressed here do not constitute legal advice. 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