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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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Disability Settlements, Workers' Compensation
How Are Disability Ratings Determined in Louisiana Workers' Compensation Cases?
March 17, 2026

After a workplace injury in Louisiana, one of the most important factors affecting your benefits is your disability rating. This rating plays a central role in determining how much compensation you may receive and how long those benefits may last. However, many injured workers are unsure how these ratings are calculated or why they sometimes […]

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Workers' Compensation
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries in Louisiana?
March 3, 2026

When most people think about workplace injuries, they imagine sudden accidents such as falls, equipment malfunctions, or vehicle crashes. However, many workers in Covington and throughout St. Tammany Parish suffer injuries that develop slowly over time. Repetitive stress injuries, sometimes called repetitive motion or cumulative trauma injuries, can be just as painful and disabling as […]

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Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation
Who Qualifies for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
February 24, 2026

If you were injured while working on or near the water in Louisiana, you may be wondering whether you qualify for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, often called the LHWCA or simply the Longshore Act. This federal law provides workers’ compensation benefits to certain maritime employees who are injured on the […]

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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.

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Covington LocatioN
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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