Southern Illinois & St Louis Jones Act Claim Lawyer

Many years ago, the United States Congress recognized that river workers, seamen and their families deserved financial protection from on-the-job injuries. In 1920, the U.S. Congress passed the Merchant Marine Act, more familiarly known to river workers as the Jones Act.
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Legal Options for Workers With River and Dock Injuries

The Mississippi River running through the St. Louis and Metro-East regions is one of the busiest river navigation systems in the nation. Every day, hundreds of barges and cargo vessels are loaded and unloaded at docks and moved up and down river to distant cities.

River and Dock Injuries

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If you have been injured while working on the river or at a loading dock, you can rely on the experienced lawyers at Walton Telken to help you file your Jones Act and/or General Maritime Law claim. Under the direction of attorney Steve Telken, our firm will help you pursue the wage benefits and financial compensation you and your family deserve and are relying on.

Contact us to schedule a free consultation. We represent injured workers and their families throughout the Metro-East (Southwestern Illinois), Southern Illinois, Eastern Missouri, and throughout the greater Midwest.

We represent river workers and longshoremen in all matters relating to workplace injuries, including:

Our attorneys have represented workers and their families in all types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents occurring on the rivers, docks, locks and dams within the greater Midwest region, including those arising from:

  • Barge accidents
  • Crane accidents
  • Loading dock accidents
  • Tow and tugboat accidents

The Personal Injury Law Firm to Turn to for Full Recovery of Damages

In many workplace injuries, there may be parties other than your employer who are liable for your injuries. This can include the property owner or equipment manufacturer. You can rely on our litigation team of experienced personal injury trial attorneys to fight to recover every dollar in damages you deserve from all responsible parties.

We also work with other attorneys on a professional referral basis

Call us toll free at 844-307-7349 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a free consultation at one of our Illinois or Missouri locations.

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We’re a Midwest-based law firm, small by choice, with big impact. At Walton Telken, our mission is simple: achieve the best possible outcomes for each of our clients. Powered by our passion for victims’ rights and 150 years of combined legal experience, we work hard towards this goal every day—and we have the track record to prove it.

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We’re here to help recover maximum monetary damages to compensate you for your physical, financial and emotional losses. The personal injury lawyers at our firm understand your concerns and are committed to responding to your needs with strong advocacy and legal counsel. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your personal injury or work-related injury claim at one of our office locations in Illinois or Missouri.

At Walton Telken, trial practice is core to our DNA. We’re unafraid to fight on your behalf aggressively to ensure you recover the monetary damages you deserve.

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Our Locations

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Edwardsville, IL

241 N Main St, Edwardsville IL 62025
618-272-2284
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St. Louis, MO

214 N Clay Ave Suite 140, St. Louis MO 63122
314-441-7133

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