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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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Lump Sum Payments, Workers' Compensation
Can You Reopen a Settled Workers’ Comp Case in Louisiana?
May 30, 2025

Once you settle your workers’ compensation claim in Louisiana for a lump sum, you might assume you can revisit the agreement if things don’t go as planned. Unfortunately, in most cases, you can’t. At Wanko Workers’ Comp Lawyers, we speak with injured workers every week who regret accepting a settlement, often because their condition worsens […]

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Heavy Equipment Injuries, Workers' Compensation
Can a Third Party Be Responsible for a Heavy Equipment Injury on a Construction Site?
May 7, 2025

Understanding Third-Party Liability in Louisiana Construction Accidents Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in Louisiana, especially when heavy equipment like cranes, forklifts, bulldozers, and excavators are involved. While most workers understand that they can file for workers’ compensation after a job-related injury, many don’t realize that in certain cases, they may also […]

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Workers' Compensation
What Happens to Your Workers’ Comp Benefits if You Refuse a Settlement?
April 23, 2025

Understanding Your Rights After Declining a Workers’ Comp Offer When you’re recovering from a work injury in Louisiana, one of the biggest decisions you may face is whether or not to accept a settlement offer from the workers’ compensation insurance company. But what happens if you decide to say no? Refusing a workers’ comp settlement […]

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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.

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