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Steve Wanko, Louisiana workers' compensation attorney
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS

INJURED AT WORK AND NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT?

For those of us working in an office, getting hurt at work isn’t something we really think about.

Lawyer for workers' compensation claims sitting in front of a computer all day doesn’t exactly scream “Danger!” But accidents can and do occur.

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
CLAIMS ATTORNEY

What Is Social Security Disability In Louisiana?

When you become disabled and are unable to work, it can have a serious financial impact on your life.
 
It may become impossible to continue contributing financially to your family, and every day living expenses add up quickly.
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WORKERS DISABILITY DISPUTES

ERISA disability disputes in Louisiana can be very drawn-out

Since appeals will be based on medical evidence in the claim file, it is crucial that the claim file be stacked with evidence supporting the claim early on.
 
As strange as it sounds, ERISA allows insurers discretion to administer their own policies.
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Latest Blogs & Articles

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Business Litigation
What Are the Most Common Reasons Businesses End Up in Litigation in Louisiana?
August 17, 2026

Disagreements are a normal part of doing business, but some disputes cannot be resolved through a phone call, negotiation, or revised agreement. When significant money, contractual obligations, ownership rights, or the future of a company is at stake, a Louisiana business dispute may lead to litigation. Business litigation can arise between companies, owners, vendors, customers, […]

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Workers' Compensation
Do You Have to Attend an Independent Medical Exam for Louisiana Workers’ Comp?
August 10, 2026

If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Louisiana, your employer or its insurance company may ask you to attend a medical examination with a doctor you did not choose. This is commonly called an independent medical examination, or IME. In many situations, an injured worker must attend a properly requested examination. Louisiana law allows […]

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Workers' Compensation
What Should You Do If Your Louisiana Workers' Compensation Check Is Late?
August 3, 2026

Workers' compensation benefits can become essential after an injury prevents someone from earning a regular paycheck. When a Louisiana workers' compensation check arrives late or does not arrive at all, the delay can quickly affect rent, utilities, medical needs, and other household expenses. A missed payment does not always mean benefits have ended, but it […]

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Talk With a Louisiana Workplace Injury Lawyer
Get help choosing the right path after a Louisiana work injury, benefits dispute, or settlement problem.
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How to start your workplace injury claim
  1. Report the workplace event to your employer as soon as possible.
  2. Gather medical records, wage-loss paperwork, and any benefits notices you have received.
  3. Preserve accident details, witness names, and every claim document in one place.
  4. Speak with a Louisiana workplace injury lawyer about the right claim path for your case.

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Whether you have suffered an immediate injury or have endured a long-term disability or chronic illness, you deserve to have the support you need to recover. Our work injury attorneys will provide you with nothing less than compassionate understanding and exceptional legal counsel.

We are here to help. Contact us online anytime.

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19295 N. 3rd St., #1,
Covington, LA 70433
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1140 St. Charles St., 
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Thibodaux, LA 70301
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