Maine Jones Act Claims

Maine eastern shore is met by the Atlantic Ocean. When most people in other parts of the country think of Maine, they automatically think of Maine lobster. Those Maine lobstermen put their lives at risk off the state's eastern coast. However, they are not covered by average worker's compensation regulations. Rather, the Jones Act is in place to provide them with legal status when seeking compensation after being injured onboard. Most commercial fishermen work for a company, and those companies are responsible for the upkeep of their vessels. Nevertheless, some companies let their ship conditions fall by the wayside, and many maritime workers suffer injuries and sometimes even death because of employer neglect.

The Jones Act is such a specified aspect of the law that it requires an experienced Jones Act attorney to file a claim. Many law firms will take on Maine Jones Act cases, but do not have the experience or manpower to really give each claim the attention it deserves. Nevertheless, the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm is home to numerous Jones Act attorneys that have spent countless hours learning every aspect of the Act. Their attorneys will provide exceptional service and will cater each claim to every worker's unique situation. They realize that the oysterman who lost a limb does not have the same Maine Jones Act claim as the ocean researcher who suffered a broken neck. All Jones Act claims must be proven in court, which means that a great deal of investigation and interviewing must be done by an attorney. Other law firms cannot provide the depth of research that the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm can. They are well-versed in investigative techniques and can conduct the most productive interviews as well.

Unfortunately there are a great number of maritime workers that lose their lives while on the job. Many of these deaths are caused by neglect on the part of the employer. They do not keep their ships to standard, do not maintain equipment, or simply cut corners. The families of these deceased seamen are entitled to seek compensation through the Maine Jones Act. They can begin the process of filing a claim just by making one phone call to 1800JonesAct. An experienced attorney will always be available to take their call, and the initial phone consultation is completely free. The last thing that a grieving family needs is the extra burden of an additional bill. The compassionate attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm will listen to each and every story and will provide a clear interpretation of what they believe can be done. They'll be there every step of the way through the process of filing a Maine Jones Act claim and will be an advocate for the family and deceased maritime worker.

There is a three-year statute of limitations on Jones Act claims. So, it is crucial that injured workers and their families start the claim process as close to the date of the incident as possible. This both avoids the issue of time constraints and also keeps the accident clear in the worker's mind, so that a proper investigation can take place. Any information that is needed regarding maritime worker's rights through the Jones Act can be easily learned By calling 1 800 Jones Act.