Pennsylvania Jones Act Claims

With access to Lake Erie and many rivers and lakes channeling through its area, Pennsylvania is a prime location for maritime employment. A variety of waterway jobs can be found on the rivers and lakes in the state, and each worker risks his or her life every day for the freshest catch, most varied temperature readings, or smoothest sail. Unfortunately, many of Pennsylvania's maritime employees are injured due to employer fault, whether it is caused by a ship in disrepair or unmaintained equipment. Because of the uniqueness of their jobs, these waterway employees are not covered by inland worker's compensation laws. However, the Jones Act has been implemented to fill that void. Nevertheless, there are aspects of the Jones Act that are very unlike regular worker's compensation. For example, a requirement for succeeding with a Jones Act claim is providing proof that an employer was at fault for a worker's injury or death.

Though it can be difficult to prove a Jones Act claim, the experienced attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are skilled at establishing employer neglect. They are well versed in interviewing techniques, investigative procedures, and the best ways to present a Pennsylvania Jones Act claim. While many law firms without Jones Act experience will agree to take on a claim, they do not have the skills that the attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm possess to meticulously build a case. It is their highest priority to get each and every injured maritime employee the compensation that he or she is rightfully due.

Sadly, there are many waterway workers in Pennsylvania that are killed while performing their jobs. Though the grieving families of these deceased workers already have enough to cope with, the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm encourages these families to file a Pennsylvania Jones Act claim to receive compensation for lost wages and other expenses. No maritime employer should get away with providing a dangerous environment for their employees. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm is willing to fight those employers for every injured and deceased maritime employee in the state of Pennsylvania.

Just By calling 1 800 Jones Act, injured workers and their families can speak directly to a skilled Jones Act attorney. They will be provided with any information they need to either pursue a Pennsylvania Jones Act claim or simply to gain information regarding their rights. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm provides that initial phone consultation completely free. They do not feel that it is upright to require a fee for supplying injured workers with their rights as maritime employees in Pennsylvania. Nevertheless, the state of Pennsylvania puts a three-year statute of limitations on any Jones Act claims, so disabled maritime employees should call 1800JonesAct as soon after an incident as possible. This will both assist the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm in building a more solid case and provide an injured worker with compensation quickly.