Washington Jones Act Claims

The state of Washington is unique in that it constitutes a great deal of shipping that is conducted between the United States and Canada. The majority of that shipping takes place in the waterways that connect the state to the province above. The Pacific Ocean and a number of tributaries serve as the workplace for many Washington residents. These maritime employees typically work long hours and risk their lives for the freshest catch or the quickest delivery. However, Washington's waterway workers are not always covered by the inland worker's compensation regulations. Rather, federal law provides the Jones Act as a means for injured workers to seek compensation when injured on the job due to employer fault or negligence.

Though the lobsterman in the Pacific and the researcher on Moses Lake are protected by the Jones Act, they are also required to prove that their employers were at fault in order to successfully pursue a claim. Only the most knowledgeable in this specialized area of the law should be trusted to handle a Washington Jones Act claim. The skilled Jones Act attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm are well-versed in the intricacies of the Act, and they will stop at nothing to get injured maritime workers the compensation that they deserve.

It only takes one call to 1800JonesAct to speak directly to any of the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm's qualified attorneys. They will provide any caller with information regarding the Jones Act and supply advice concerning a particular worker's situation. The initial telephone consultation is free of charge because the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm does not believe that Washington's maritime workers should be required to pay for becoming knowledgeable of their rights.

One of the rights that the Jones Act attorneys want maritime employees to know is that claims are governed by a three-year statute of limitations. This means that injured workers are required to file a Washington Jones Act claim within three years of their injury. While a claim can be filed anytime within those few years, the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm suggests that a Jones Act claim be filed as soon after an injury or incident as possible. This way, thorough interviews, a detailed investigation, and overall more solid case can be built. The Jones Act attorneys are determined to do the best they can for their clients, and in order to represent their clients effectively, they need to be able to develop an accurate claim.

Unfortunately, there are cases in which Washington's maritime workers are killed while on the job because of employer negligence. These deceased workers' families are entitled to seek compensation through the Jones Act. By calling 1 800 Jones Act, a skilled attorney can guide any family toward the most beneficial resolution. The compassionate lawyers at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm will be an advocate for both the family and deceased waterway worker.