Jones Act Claims
The Jones Act is a federal law which regulates shipping in the United States. The proper reference to this act is the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. It was sponsored by Senator Wesley L. Jones and is therefore referred to as the "Jones Act." The maritime term "Cabotage" refers to the carriage of goods but this website is dedicated to seaman's rights, especially their rights if injured on the job.
All Jones Act Lawyers Are Not Created Equal
The Jones Act is a federal law which regulates shipping in the United States. The proper reference to this act is the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. It was sponsored by Senator Wesley L. Jones and is therefore referred to as the "Jones Act." The maritime term "Cabotage" refers to the carriage of goods but this website is dedicated to seaman's rights, especially their rights if injured on the job.
Jones Act job injuries are distinctly different from Workers' Compensation injuries and Longshore Compensation injuries. If you work on a ship, boat, barge, fishing boat, or any term that contains the word boat or ship, you are likely covered by the Jones Act. If you work on an offshore drilling rig you are most likely covered by the Jones Act. If you work anywhere in the water or near the water, you might be covered by the Jones Act. Workers who previously were classified under the Longshore Harbor Workers Act may now be covered by the Jones Act.
Do not assume that you are covered by Workers Compensation, Longshore Compensation or any other law until you talk to one of our experienced maritime attorneys. Do not listen to your employer, their insurance company or their doctor. Do not listen to anyone about the law except an experienced Jones Act attorney. Call the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm at 1800JonesAct and let us quickly tell you if you have choices and what each choice will mean to you as to medical care, weekly checks and your settlement.
It's not just about the money, it's about your health. You should not settle for a company doctor or HMO type doctor when we can help you to get the best available medical treatment and make your employer pay for every penny of it. Good medical care could mean the difference between going back to work or being partially or totally disabled. We know the best doctors all across the country. Use our experience in this most important decision.
Jones Act Overview & Information
"All men are created equal" does not mean that all Jones Act lawyers are created equal. All lawyers do not have Jones Act experience or different levels of experience. Even if a lawyer has good experience he may be connected to insurance companies or employers. Be cautious when a lawyer says that they have connections to law firms, judges, employers or insurance companies. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm is a law firm that has only represented injured workers and never will represent an employer or insurance company. Be cautious of hiring a lawyer that has previously represented shipping companies, insurance companies or large corporations now claims to help injured workers.
The best possible course of action is to call the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm at 1-800-JonesAct as soon as you figure out you have a Jones Act claim or Maritime claim. We will step up and start helping you and your family on day one. Give us a call and see what we can do to help you today.
