Oregon Jones Act Claims

With Oregon's west coast flanked by the Pacific Ocean and numerous rivers and lakes within its borders, it is no wonder that the state is home to many maritime employees. Waterway workers in Oregon range from the commercial deep-sea fisherman to the part-time sailing instructor. And, though these men and women risk their lives performing dangerous jobs, inland worker's compensation laws do not protect them. However, as somewhat of a substitute, the state of Oregon has introduced the Jones Act to provide a legal reference point for when maritime workers are injured, disabled, or even killed on the job. Nevertheless, when filing an Oregon Jones Act claim, the injured worker must establish that the disablement was caused due to employer fault or negligence. This can be a difficult feat, but the skilled attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm have years of experience in proving Oregon Jones Act claims.

While many law firms treat all Oregon Jones Act claims in the same manner, the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm knows that just as every waterway worker is different, so are their claims. The injured tugboat operator on the Columbia River will not have the same Oregon Jones Act claim as the disabled lobsterman on the Pacific. With the experienced Jones Act lawyers at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm, clients can rest assured that their cases will be handled with the utmost discretion and importance. Many times, injured Oregon maritime employees are unable to work, and therefore are unable to pay their bills. This makes it all the more significant to obtain a reputable Jones Act attorney and have a claim filed properly and promptly.

While there is a three-year statute of limitations on the Oregon Jones Act, the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm suggests that claims should be filed as close to the date of injury or incident as possible. This enables Jones Act attorneys to conduct thorough interviews with all connected to the claim, investigate details of the incident, and better represent their clients in court.

Just By calling 1 800 Jones Act, anyone looking for Oregon Jones Act information can speak directly to a reliable attorney at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm. This initial telephone consultation is completely free. More than anything, the attorneys simply want maritime workers to be fully aware of their rights as mandated by the Oregon Jones Act. Whether an employee is already injured or merely would like to be informed in case of a future event, the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm is there to help.

Though most injured maritime workers in Oregon end up back at work, there are the few that are killed or injured beyond repair while performing their jobs. Through the Jones Act, families of deceased waterway workers have the right to seek compensation for potential lost wages and other expenses. The caring attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm will treat every client with respect and represent each deceased worker with dignity. Though the grief can seem unbearable, it adds to the distress even more to lose a family breadwinner. That's why the Jones Act attorneys are willing to fight for all families affected by the death of a maritime worker caused by a negligent employer.