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Steve Wanko, a native of New Orleans, began his legal career defending insurance companies and large businesses.

In 2004, he founded the Wanko Law Firm, LLC. From day one, his firm concentrated on providing representation to Louisiana workers’ compensation claimants.

Mr. Wanko is also a skilled advocate who successfully tried over 30 judge and jury trials and handled complex appeals.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from LSU, an MBA from University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas and graduated from Tulane Law School.

He has appeared in front of all the Federal, District and Appellate Courts in Louisiana, including the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Mr. Wanko is the current president of the Louisiana Workers’ Advocates, a member of Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group, a national organization of workers’ compensation attorneys, and a member of Louisiana Association of Justice.

Representative cases that Mr. Wanko has handled for his clients:

Johnson v. Ace Am. Ins. Co., (La. App. 4 Cir., 2015)

Malancon v. Ace Transp., LLC (La. App. 1 Cir., 2014)

Paul v. Jefferson Parish Pub. Sch. Sys. (La. App. 5 Cir., 2013)

Dupre v. Surbo Tubular Servs., Inc., 113 So.3d 1090 (La. App., 2013)

Nitcher v. Northshore Reg’l Med. Ctr., 92 So.3d 1001 (La. App., 2012)

Redmann v. Bridgefield Cas. Ins. Co. , 88 So.3d 1087

(La. App., 2012) Flach v. Diebold, Inc., 99 So.3d 688 (La. App., 2012)

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. v. Dir. Office of Worker’s Comp. Programs, 604 F.3d 864 (5th. Cir., 2010)

Quick v. Terrebonne Gen. Med. Ctr., 35 So.3d 287 (La. App. 1 Cir., 2010)

Hickerson v. Shaw Services, LLC, 989 So.2d 766 (La. App., 2008)

Marquez v. Jack Ussery Const., 964 So.2d 1045 (La. App., 2007)

Parr v. U.S. Exp. Enterprises, Inc., 946 So.2d 178 (La. App., 2006)

Taylor v. Tommie’s Gaming, 902 So.2d 380 (La., 2005)

Shaffer v. Brand Scaffold Builders, Inc., No. 2003 CA 0288 (La. App. 12/31/2003), 868 So.2d 149 (La. App., 2003)

Hall v. J.E. Merit Constructors, Inc., 2002 CA 2648 (La. App. 11/7/2003), 861 So.2d 224 (La. App., 2003)

Western Sizzlin Steakhouse v. McDuffie., 844 So.2d 355 (La. App., 2003)

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Can You Get Both Workers’ Compensation and a Personal Injury Settlement for a Work-Related Auto Accident in 2025?

February 5, 2025
Being injured in a car accident while on the job can create confusion about what benefits and compensation you are entitled to receive. Many workers wonder whether they can collect both workers’ compensation benefits and a personal injury settlement after a work-related auto accident in Louisiana in 2025. The short answer is yes, but it […]
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What Types of Disabilities Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Settlements?

Suffering an injury at work can be overwhelming, but workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help injured employees recover and stay financially stable. If you’ve been injured on the job in Louisiana, you may be entitled to a settlement to compensate you for your lost wages, medical expenses, and long-term disability. However, the type of […]
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What Happens If Your Employer Doesn’t Have Workers' Compensation Insurance in Louisiana?

January 13, 2025
Workers' compensation insurance is a cornerstone of employee rights, providing financial and medical support to workers who are injured on the job. In Louisiana, most employers are required by law to carry workers' compensation insurance to ensure that injured employees can access the resources they need without facing financial hardship. However, not all employers comply […]
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Wanko Workers' Comp Lawyers provides its service in New Orleans, Covington, Houma, Thibodaux, Mandeville and all across Louisiana
Covington Location
19295 N 3rd St #1 
Covington, Louisiana 70433
New Orleans Location
1140 St. Charles Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
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407 West Third St
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301

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