Federal longshore claims are very similar to workers' compensation claims; however, there are specific rules when it comes to injured longshore union or dock workers. Uriarte & Carr, LLP, has specific experience representing clients in California in federal longshore claims, and maintains a proven track record helping clients get the benefits they deserve. Longshore union members, dock workers and nonunion members have unique claims when they are injured on the job. We handle federal longshore cases involving:

Injuries on boats

Injuries from construction equipment

Lifting and repetitive movement injuries

If you are injured on the job, you are entitled to medical treatment and benefits for missing work. While these benefits are not exactly the same as other work injury claims, they are very similar. It is critical you work with an attorney who understands the difference between injury claims involving longshoremen, harbor and dock workers. An inexperienced lawyer may not know the distinctions between these claims or have the federal experience to handle your claim.

At Uriarte & Carr, LLP, we routinely represent clients who have been injured on the job and need strong support throughout the legal process.

What Is Wage Loss Compensation?

When you are unable to work, one of the first things you worry about is how you are going to replace the wages you once made. If you have been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' comp benefits. The attorneys at Uriarte & Carr, LLP will advise you through the legal process of obtaining benefits and getting compensation to cover lost wages. Our California lawyers have a long-standing track record representing clients throughout the Oakland area in workplace injury claims. We offer hands-on legal representation, strong support and are committed to reaching results that are in our clients' best interests.

How It Works

Filing for workers' compensation benefits without help from an attorney can be detrimental to your claim. You do not want to go months without getting the disability benefits you are entitled to receive. In a California workers' comp claim, temporary disability benefits are two-thirds of all wages you receive. This can be from one job or multiple jobs. There are specific maximums on temporary disability benefits, so it is important you consult with a lawyer to learn about the caps on benefits and how that affects your situation. Our two partnering attorneys are certified specialists in workers' compensation law and are proactive in explaining clients' rights to benefits, the time frames of receiving benefits and what they can expect throughout the process.

If you have been denied benefits or are facing challenges after having filed on your own, we will conduct a thorough review of your claim to determine how we can help the situation.

In some instances, adverse action can be taken against an employee if he or she files a workers' compensation claim. When this happens, it is important the individual seeks legal advice. He or she may be able to file a claim for unlawful termination, a demotion or other type of retaliation. Uriarte & Carr, LLP, is a well-established law firm in Oakland. We focus almost exclusively in the area of workers' compensation law and are led by two attorneys who are certified specialists in workplace injury claims. You can count on our lawyers to be proactive in resolving the legal issues you are facing and to provide the level of advocacy you expect.

What's Eligible For A 132a Claim?

If you receive workers' compensation benefits, it is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for filing the claim.

Types of common workers' compensation retaliation can include:

Unlawful/wrongful termination

Demotion

Reduction of hours

Reduction of pay

Schedule switches (example: day to night shift)

The lawyers at our firm have unique experience handling retaliation/discriminatory claims, especially ones that relate to workers' compensation claims. When you come to our firm, we will evaluate your situation and determine if you have a strong discriminatory action claim and will take initiative in helping you get the compensation and benefits that you deserve.