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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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Permanent Disability, Workers' Compensation
What Is a Permanent Disability Rating and How Does It Affect Compensation?
October 9, 2025

Suffering a serious work injury can leave you with long-term or even permanent limitations that make it difficult, or impossible, to return to your previous job. In Louisiana, when an employee reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI), the workers’ compensation system uses a permanent disability rating to determine the extent of your impairment and how much […]

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Death Benefits, Workers' Compensation
Who Qualifies as a Dependent for Louisiana Workers’ Comp Death Benefits?
September 23, 2025

When a worker tragically loses their life in a workplace accident, the impact on the family is devastating. Along with grief, surviving family members often face financial uncertainty, especially if the worker was the primary source of income. Louisiana workers’ compensation laws provide dependency and death benefits to help families maintain financial stability during such […]

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Workers' Compensation
Can You File a Workers’ Comp and a Personal Injury Claim After an Auto Accident at Work?
September 19, 2025

At Wanko Workers’ Comp Lawyers, we often hear from clients who have been injured in car accidents while performing their job duties. One of the most common questions we get is whether they can file both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit. In Louisiana, the answer is sometimes yes, depending 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, LA 70433
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