Vermont Jones Act Claims

Though Vermont does not connect to any major bodies of water, it still has strong ties to the water. With the Connecticut River bordering its entire eastern state line, Vermont has a great number of barge workers, river researchers, and commercial fishermen living in its region. Though these men and women perform risky jobs, they are not always protected by standard inland worker's compensation laws. However, federal law has put the Jones Act into practice. The Jones Act is a body of rights applied to the maritime worker. These rights include the entitlement to seek compensation when a waterway worker is injured due to employer neglect. For instance, if a commercial bass fisherman on Lake Champlain suffers a broken leg because his employer's boat deck is in disrepair, that worker can file a Vermont Jones Act claim and seek compensation.

It takes a well-qualified attorney to successfully file and present a Vermont Jones Act claim. The skilled attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are experienced in presenting Vermont Jones Act claims for every type of maritime worker. Unfortunately, many law firms will take on Jones Act claims, but will not be well-versed in the intricacies of the Jones Act. One small mistake can cost a client their claim, but the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm knows exactly how to handle every case. They are fully aware that every Jones Act claim is unique, just as every Vermont waterway worker is unique. They will dedicate both their time and knowledge to getting injured maritime workers what they deserve. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm has dedicated a great deal of time and energy to learning every facet of this specialized area of the law, and there is no better law firm to handle such a claim.

Just By calling 1 800 Jones Act, any injured worker in Vermont can speak directly to a knowledgeable attorney at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm who will provide the caller with any information necessary. Whether the potential client is a barge worker with a broken arm or a tugboat operator simply seeking information, the Jones Act attorneys will give them the information to assist them. This initial telephone consultation is completely free because the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm does not feel that any maritime employee should have to pay to know his rights.

In general, a simple phone call to 1800JonesAct will get any waterway worker a dedicated, well-informed attorney who will fight to get the worker what he rightfully deserves. The family of a deceased worker is also entitled to seek compensation through the Jones Act. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm will guide these grieving families through the claim process and represent their loved ones in a respectful and dignified manner.