Why hire a Maritime Lawyer?

Some employers will attempt to discourage workers from obtaining information about their legal rights and will try to get workers to file claims under workers' compensation laws or longshore Harborworker laws instead of the Jones Act. If an employer is unwilling to fairly compensate workers, a lawsuit can be filed in federal district court seeking damages, however most cases are settled prior to trial. The Ogletree Abbott Law Firm has knowledgeable maritime lawyers and attorneys who will help you during this difficult time. Competent maritime lawyers can: • Communicate with the employer and insurance company on your behalf • Make sure that your future medical bills are taken care of • Make sure that you are adequately retrained if you can’t do your old job • Make sure that you don’t lose your house, your car and other property • Get you the cash settlement that you deserve.  more