Jones Act Lawyer

Making the Decision to Take the Legal Steps

If you have been injured while you were working at sea, or you have a loved on that was injured while working at sea, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made. You need to evaluate your financial status and determine how the injury will affect present and future income. Medical bills are coming in the mail daily. Most of the time they are inaccurate because either the medical office made a mistake or your insurance company made a mistake. You will need time to assess each bill and make sure that it is correct and then you will need to pay it. These out-of-pocket expenses add up very quickly. You will need medication, rest and possibly physical therapy if you ever want to get back to how you or your loved was before the accident. You need to think about your job and how it will be affected. Will you need to use sick pay or vacation time while you are unable to work?

There is probably a lot on your mind right now, so you will need to prioritize. We recommend one item being at the top of your list. That is, consult with a Jones Act lawyer. You should be considering what type of legal action you should take and when.

It is not an easy decision and the Jones Act lawyers at Williams Kherkher understand this. But once you have made the decision to take legal action, prepare yourself. The Internet is an excellent resource for learning about the Jones Act and how it would apply to your case. The full text of the Jones Act is available online, but do not worry about reading it. It is long, complex and contains a lot of legal jargon that really only makes sense to an attorney. So let them figure that out. To become more familiar with the Jones Act, go to the Williams Kherkher Web site and search the Jones Act. It should land you on our pages that discuss the Jones Act. Take this time to also peruse our site to find out more about us and what we do. Williams Kherkher has been representing a wide range of clientele for over twenty years. We have a good reputation and our focus is on our clients and satisfying their needs.

This area of law is not simple. Trying a case under the Jones Act takes time, patience and knowledge of the law. Meeting with your Jones Act lawyer first prior to making a decision to retain them is wise. This meeting provides you with the opportunity to decide if the lawyer meets your criteria as well as to see if he is a good fit with you. After all, you will be spending a lot of time with this person and will be sharing with them some very personal information. If you do not feel comfortable, contact another Jones Act lawyer within the same firm. Contact Williams Kherkher today.