Wisconsin Jones Act Claims

Wisconsin's waterways range from Lake Superior and Lake Michigan to the Kickapoo and Baraboo Rivers, among many other tributaries. These waterways provide a living for a great number of Wisconsin residents. Men and women are employed as commercial fishermen, barge workers, tugboat operators, and even river researchers. Though these maritime employees are frequently put in harm's way while performing their jobs, the regular worker's compensation regulations do not protect them. To fill this void, federal law provides the Jones Act. This body of laws provides legal standing for injured workers to seek compensation when their disablement was caused by employer fault or neglect.

Though it can certainly seem like an impossible task to prove fault or neglect, the skilled attorneys at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm have years of experience in successfully pursuing Jones Act claims. They are well-versed in interviewing techniques, investigative procedures, and presenting Jones Act claims before the courts. Though many law firms will agree to take on a Jones Act claim, none are as qualified as the lawyers at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm. They've spent countless hours learning every detail of this specialized area of the law and have handled claims ranging from a commercial bass fisherman with a broken arm to the barge worker who gets cancer.

Although there is a three-year statute of limitations on the Jones Act, injured waterway workers should file a claim as quickly as possible. This allows the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm's attorneys to conduct a thorough investigation and present their case with accuracy. Just By calling 1 800 Jones Act, Wisconsin's injured workers or their families can learn about any detail of the Act by speaking directly to a knowledgeable Jones Act attorney. This initial telephone consultation is completely free because the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm does not feel that a fee should be charged for workers to gain knowledge of their rights.

A call to 1800JonesAct can mean the difference between retaining the family home and going into foreclosure. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm wants nothing more than to help every injured worker and his or her family to gain the compensation that they rightfully deserve. Many times, Wisconsin's waterway workers are killed while on the job. The Jones Act allows the deceased worker's family to seek compensation for lost wages and other expenses. The Jones Act attorneys will become an advocate for not only the family, but the deceased worker as well. They understand that each Jones Act claim is unique and should be customized for every individual. A phone call to 1800JonesAct can lessen the burden that many of these families are experiencing. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm's attorneys are available to assist workers or their families through every step of the Jones Act claim process.