Michigan Jones Act Claims

Michigan is one of the top maritime-based states in the country. With Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, and Lake Erie right all within the state, it's no wonder that many of its residents are employed on the Great Lakes' waters. A great amount of international shipping between Canada and the United States takes place on the Great Lakes, and many of the shipping ports are on the shores of Michigan. With so many waterway workers in the state, it is imperative that they know their rights. Unfortunately, these waterway workers are not covered by the average worker's compensation laws. So, to fill that gap, Michigan has implemented the Jones Act. The Jones Act allows maritime employees to seek compensation for injuries sustained as a result of a negligent employer as well as many other waterway-related issues. Though many law firms claim to be well-equipped to handle a Jones Act claim, injured workers should only obtain representation from a knowledgeable, experienced Jones Act attorney.

The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm has a team of trained Jones Act attorneys who have years of experience helping injured maritime workers. They can file a Jones Act claim for the barge worker that was injured by a malfunctioning onboard crane or the commercial trout fisherman on Lake Huron that suffers a broken arm from a faulty net system. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm attorneys know that Michigan Jones Act claims are not all the same. Simply filing a Jones Act claim requires that interviews be completed, details be investigated, and individualized attention be given to every client. Unfortunately, many firms allege that they are well-equipped to handle Michigan Jones Act claims; however, they are not well-versed in the details of the Act and do not have the resources to provide quality representation. But the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm knows how important it is for injured maritime workers in Michigan to regain control of their lives, to have an income, and to get the justice they rightfully deserve.

With Michigan almost completely surrounded by great bodies of water, it is no shock that the Great Lakes can be dangerous, and sometimes maritime workers on the waters suffer fatal injuries. When families of the deceased worker are faced with paying bills and trying to maintain a certain standard of living, many times they feel that there is no help in sight. However, just By calling 1 800 Jones Act grieving families can find the relief they need. The Jones Act attorneys will listen and provide families with any information they need regarding the Jones Act. They can determine what the best course of action is and get the claim process started. They will be there for families during every step of the process and will not quit until families see due justice. Also, when the family of a deceased Lake Superior researcher calls, they know that their story and claim will be entirely different from the small-time commercial bass fisherman's family. Just as all people are unique, so are all Michigan Jones Act claims.