Steve Wanko is a New Orleans native and founder of Wanko Law Firm, LLC, dedicated to representing injured Louisiana workers since 2004.
After beginning his career defending insurance companies, he now uses that experience to advocate exclusively for workers’ compensation claimants. A seasoned trial attorney, he has successfully handled more than 30 trials and complex appeals, appearing before courts throughout Louisiana, including the Louisiana Supreme Court.
He holds degrees from LSU, the University of St. Thomas in Houston, and Tulane Law School, and currently serves as President of Louisiana Workers’ Advocates.
Will My Injury Be Covered?
Workers’ compensation covers both mental and physical injuries and occupational diseases.
Workers’ compensation covers both mental and physical injuries and occupational diseases.
The injury:
Generally, your compensation will not be affected depending upon who was at fault for the accident.
An occupational disease or illness is covered if it is the direct result of exposure to hazardous or toxic materials in the workplace. If you work in Louisiana’s oil and gas or chemical and petrochemical industries, you are at a greater risk to develop serious health conditions.
Will My Injury Be Covered?
In Louisiana, most workers are covered under Workers’ Compensation Statutes on the first day that they begin employment. These benefits extend to all workers whether they are employed full-time, part-time or seasonally.
Additionally, employees who are minors are also covered to the same degree as if they were adults.
Primary Types of Benefits:
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