Utah Jones Act Claims

Though Utah is a landlocked state, it is still home to many waterway workers. With the Great Salt Lake, the Colorado River, and the Green River, among many other rivers and lakes, Utah does a lot of business on its waterways. Shipping, commercial fishing, and research all take place on Utah's rivers and lakes. The men and women that are employed as maritime workers in the state many times risk their lives to perform their jobs well. However, when these workers are injured on the job, regular worker's compensation laws do not always apply. But, federal law provides the Jones Act to operate as a legal reference for those injured workers seeking compensation from their employers.

Proving employer negligence can be a daunting task for a disabled maritime worker, but the attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are there to help. They are well versed in every detail of the Jones Act and will walk every injured maritime worker through the process. They are skilled at interviewing all those connected to the claim, investigating even the minutest details, and presenting a solid claim before the courts. There are no other law firms with Jones Act attorneys as dedicated and knowledgeable as those at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm.

There are certain factors that the Jones Act attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm think every waterway worker in Utah should know. First, there is a three-year statute of limitations on filing a Utah Jones Act claim. This means that an injured tugboat operator on the Sevier River should contact the Jones Act attorneys at 1 800 Jones Act as soon after the incident as possible; however, if an injury did not initially seem debilitating but two years later is exacerbated, that employee can still contact the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm to start the claim process. Nevertheless, it is always best to contact the Jones Act attorneys quickly, as that will enable them to build a more solid, accurate case.

Also, when a death occurs because of a waterway employer's negligence, the family of the deceased maritime employee has the right to seek compensation through the Jones Act. By calling 1 800 Jones Act, a grieving family can find respite from their financial burdens. The dedicated attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm will represent their loved one with dignity and respect. Not only that, the initial telephone consultation is completely free. They are fully aware that the last thing the struggling family of a deceased waterway worker needs is another financial obligation. By filing a Utah Jones Act claim, families could receive compensation to save the family home, pay outstanding bills, and cover other expenses. Negligent employers should be held accountable, and the attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm will deliver justice.