Jones Act Lawyers

Pursuing Legal Action Using the Jones Act

If you have decided to pursue legal action after being injured on a sea job, contact a Jones Act lawyer. A Jones Act lawyer is an attorney that is familiar with maritime law and specifically with the Jones Act. They understand how this area of law differs from workers who have been injured on land and fall under workers' compensation laws. Understand, however, there is an overlap between workers' compensation and maritime law.

The Jones Act was passed in its current form by the United States Congress in 1970. It was brought into law because sea workers were being injured on the job and really did not have any form of protection specifically when their injury was the fault of the employer or ship owner. It is a complicated area of law so it is worth mentioning again the importance of filing a claim with an attorney that is familiar with the Jones Act. There are Jones Act lawyers at Williams Kherkher that have the skills necessary to pursue legal action using the Jones Act.

The extent and circumstances surrounding your injury will determine what type of suit you will file. Injuries can vary greatly. After your injury you may be unable to return to work. Your injuries can be permanent or can lead to other injuries. There have been cases reported where a sea worker has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. This is an asbestos-related disease that does not usually begin to show itself until many years after the worker was exposed to the asbestos.

Asbestos can be found on ships in various areas and workers, completely unbeknownst to them, breathed these fibers daily while on the job. Mesothelioma is a potentially fatal disease. Since there is such a broad spectrum of injuries, it is important to be very clear when speaking to your legal counsel of what your injuries are and all medical history that pertains to your current injury.

Your attorney is there to be your advocate. The Jones Act lawyers of Williams Kherkher will meet with you for a free consultation where they will learn all about your injuries and how they have impacted your life now and how they will impact your life and your family's lives in the future.

It is sometimes a difficult decision to make that first step toward filing a Jones Act lawsuit. But with the proper legal advocate which can be found at Williams Kherkher, your experience with the legal system has a better chance of running smooth. Contact Williams Kherkher and schedule an initial consultation with one of their Jones Act lawyers. Do not hesitate to use this time to ask any questions you have about your potential case.