Oklahoma Jones Act Claims

The state of Oklahoma is home to a vast array of rivers that are utilized for commercial fishing, research, travel, and shipping, among other operations. Because of the great number of rivers in the state, Oklahoma has a large population of maritime workers. These men and women are barge workers on the Red River, tugboat operators on the Washita River, and commercial fishermen on the Cimarron River. Though these hard-working men and women are not always covered by inland worker's compensation, the Jones Act was developed to give them legal standing to seek compensation when injured on the job. Because of the many dangers of being a maritime worker, countless injuries, disablements, and even deaths occur on Oklahoma's waterways because of employer neglect. Sometimes ship decks are not repaired, equipment is not maintained, or vessels are in general disrepair. Because of these problems, waterway workers experience injuries often.

The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm is experienced in proving Jones Act claims. They are well aware of the many facets of the Jones Act, and the skilled attorneys are knowledgeable in investigative work, interviewing techniques, and Jones Act case courtroom procedures. The attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law have helped many injured maritime employees acquire the compensation that they are justly due.

All it takes is one phone call to 1800JonesAct to speak directly to a qualified Jones Act attorney. Whether a disabled waterway worker is looking to file a claim or is simply seeking information regarding the Oklahoma Jones Act, the attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are there to help. Not only that, the call to 1800JonesAct is completely free. An initial consultation should never cost a client, and the compassionate attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm know how much of a financial strain even a small fee can put on an injured maritime worker.

If a barge worker is killed on the Beaver River or any other waterway in Oklahoma, the deceased worker's family has the right to seek compensation through the Jones Act. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm's attorneys can guide a grieving family through the claim process and represent their deceased loved one with respect and dignity.

Each individual's claim is just as different as their jobs, and the Jones Act attorneys will individualize every claim for every unique case. Many law firms have a general Jones Act claim method; however, the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm knows that not every claim can be proven in the exact same way. In order to better serve their clients, the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm will be sure to develop a specific plan to meet their needs.