Georgia Jones Act Claims

The state of Georgia is bordered on the east by the Savannah River and the Atlantic Ocean. This fishing location makes Georgia home to thousands of maritime workers, from commercial fishermen to sea life researchers to deep sea anglers. Though these men and women risk their lives every day in search of the freshest catch or rarest species, they are unfortunately not blanketed with the protection of worker's compensation rights. However, bridging the gap is the Jones Act. Whether a commercial fisherman is injured on a ride down the Oconee River or a researcher is hurt on an expedition off of the shores of Georgia's Cumberland Island, the Jones Act can give them an outlet to seek compensation.

Though the Jones Act has a statute of limitations of three years, a lot can be done within those few years. First, an injured waterway worker or the family of a deceased employee must acquire a reputable, qualified attorney. While many law firms would be happy to take on a Georgia Jones Act claim, they are not nearly as qualified as the lawyers at The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm. Just By calling 1 800 Jones Act, injured fishermen, lobstermen, and oystermen can find the recompense they've been looking for. Whether their injury was caused by a mere accident or was due to an onboard malfunction, these workers can recoup lost wages and get the funds to pay their medical bills. It is never easy to make a claim before the courts, but the compassionate attorneys at The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are there to make it as painless as possible. They are experienced, well-educated lawyers that took the time and effort to learn every detail about the Jones Act. An injured maritime worker would be hard pressed to find a more qualified attorney than those at The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm. And, there is a certain ease that comes with knowing that an attorney will listen to a worker's story, make certain that any claim is individualized to that worker's specific needs, and be an advocate for them all the way through the process. Not many firms can claim such dedicated, personal service.

Many waterway employees do not seek compensation when injured on the job. Some believe that they'll suffer punishment at the hands of the employer through shortened hours or layoffs. Others simply do not want the hassle of going through the justice system. Nevertheless, an effortless phone call to 1800JonesAct can provide information, protection, and compensation. The attorneys at The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are well aware that injured workers and their families have already gone through quite enough. They will take over from there and make the entire process as uncomplicated as possible. They will explain a waterway worker's rights and get them the recompense that he or she is rightfully due.