Idaho Jones Act Claims

Though Idaho is a landlocked state, it features a number of lengthy rivers and large lakes. While there is not as many commercial fisherman as there are on coastal states with easy access to the oceans, Idaho is home to numerous waterway workers, from river researchers on the Snake River to commercial salmon fisherman on the Salmon River. Because these workers are not always protected by inland worker's compensation rights, the Jones Act was developed to fill that need. Under the Jones Act, maritime workers have the right to pursue compensation through the court system for injuries sustained due to employer negligence. So, the diver in the Cascade Reservoir who is injured because his employer did not maintain his gear is able to seek compensation to cover his lost wages, pay his medical bills, and sometimes even pay for pain and suffering. While it is not easy to file an Idaho Jones Act claim, there are qualified attorneys who can guide injured workers along the way.

At the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm skilled Jones Act attorneys are available to provide injured workers and their families with any information they need. Whether a Bruneau River worker is already injured or simply is seeking information to learn about his Idaho Jones Act rights as an employee, he can call 1800JonesAct and speak directly to a Jones Act attorney. Not only that, the initial phone consultation is completely free. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm isn't about charging unnecessary fees merely for providing information. They want Idaho maritime workers to be aware of their rights, to be able to utilize them in the future.

The attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm do suggest that injured workers seek to file a claim as soon after the injury as possible. While there is a three-year statute of limitations on Jones Act claims, it is always best to file a claim for compensation quickly. Due to the specifics of the Jones Act, an employee must prove that their injury or harm was caused by employer negligence or at the fault of the employer. It is much easier to build a case when it is fresh in the mind of the injured worker. That way, the Jones Act attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm can complete a full investigation and get all of the information they need to build a solid case.

Oftentimes there are workers who never return from their latest trip on the Snake River. While their families are grieving, they also have to find ways to pay outstanding bills, funeral expenses, and sometimes a way to just keep the family home. However, these families can utilize the Jones Act as well. Just By calling 1 800 Jones Act, a family can be on the path to resuming their previous way of life, of going back to a semblance of normalcy. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm wants to be the firm that makes that happen.