Connecticut Jones Act Claims

Connecticut has long been home to many commercial fishermen. Those that make a living fishing for crab, lobster, oysters, scallops, and mussels in the Long Island Sound often risk their lives to get the best catch. Sometimes they are onboard ships in disrepair and end up suffering debilitating injuries, injuries that prevent them from working and providing for their families. Unfortunately, these maritime workers are not protected by the standard worker's compensation laws of most inland employees. However, the Jones Act was implemented to provide legal documentation that states a maritime worker's rights. The Jones Act gives these workers the means to legally pursue compensation when they are hurt on the job because of negligence on the part of the employer.

One of the most difficult aspects of the Jones Act is that injured lobstermen, oystermen, or even ocean researchers must prove that their employer was at fault. While this might sound like a daunting task, the qualified attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are experienced in proving Connecticut Jones Act claims. They have the investigative and interviewing skills to determine every detail of a claim and present it in court so that there is no question of who was at fault. Just by making a quick phone call to 1800JonesAct, injured commercial trout fisherman on the Connecticut River can learn about their rights through the Jones Act. They'll speak directly to a knowledgeable Jones Act attorney who can assist with any questions regarding the Jones Act. Not only that, the initial phone consultation is completely free. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm is fully aware that injured workers are many times struggling to pay their bills. The last thing that they need is another bill to add to the list.

Callers can learn about the Jones Act's statute of limitations, exactly what the Jones Act covers, and who has the right to pursue a claim and for what. The skilled lawyers will be at the injured maritime employee's side from the very beginning. Also, the families of commercial fishermen who have been killed while offshore can seek recompense under the Jones Act. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm's attorneys can develop a claim based specifically on each client's case. Just as the lobsterman in Long Island Sound is vastly different from the shrimper off the coast of Stamford, the attorneys realize that every claim is different and should be customized for each individual's needs. It is important that disabled maritime workers file a claim as soon after their injury as possible. The capable lawyers at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm will help every worker get the ball rolling. It isn't easy to make a claim that an employer has ships in disrepair or neglects their employees; however, just By calling 1 800 Jones Act the process will become much easier. With a quick free phone call, an injured worker can begin to get his life back on track and receive the compensation that he deserves.