Testimonials

Louisiana Workers' Compensation Attorney

Here at Wanko Law Firm, LLC, we understand the devastating effect a work-related injury or illness can have on your physical, emotional and financial well-being.

Since 1994, we’ve made it our mission to champion the rights of injured workers and their families throughout Louisiana. We work tirelessly on their behalf to ensure that they receive the maximum compensation they deserve.

Our seasoned work injury attorneys, led by founder Steve Wanko, have over 20 years combined experience in workers’ compensation, personal injury, social security disability and long-term disability laws.

As local lawyers, we know Louisiana’s laws inside and out. Whether you’re filing a work injury claim or intend to file a lawsuit for denial of benefits, you’ll be in capable hands.

We Know What to Expect From Employers and Insurance Companies

Before founding Wanko Law Firm LLC, Mr. Wanko spent his early career defending insurance companies and large businesses. He knows how the other side operates and continuously leverages his “insider knowledge” to give his work injury clients a distinct advantage.

Louisiana Workers' Compensation Claims

Will My Injury Be Covered?

Workers’ compensation covers both mental and physical injuries and occupational diseases.

Under Louisiana law, an accident refers to anything that is unexpected, unforeseen and occurs suddenly or violently – producing an injury.

The injury:

may or may not produce a disabling condition
may allow you to still work
may take you out of work

Generally, your compensation will not be affected depending upon who was at fault for the accident.

An occupational disease or illness is covered if it is the direct result of exposure to hazardous or toxic materials in the workplace. If you work in Louisiana’s oil and gas or chemical and petrochemical industries, you are at a greater risk to develop serious health conditions.

Common injuries suffered on the job include, but are not limited to:

Broken bones
Broken bones
Joint injuries
Joint injuries
Back and neck injuries
Back and neck injuries
Burns
Burns

Louisiana Workers' Comp Benefits

What Benefits Am I Entitled To?

In Louisiana, most workers are covered under Workers’ Compensation Statutes on the first day that they begin employment. These benefits extend to all workers whether they are employed full-time, part-time or seasonally.

Additionally, employees who are minors are also covered to the same degree as if they were adults.

Primary Types of Benefits:

Indemnity/Lost Wages — weekly payments based upon your average weekly wage; you will receive 66% of your average weekly wage capped at a maximum rate

Medical and/or Death — covers all necessary and reasonable medical treatment, including doctors visits, diagnostic tests, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, etc.
Mileage Reimbursement — travel related expenses to and from health care provider, pharmacy, etc.
Vocational Rehabilitation program designed to retrain you in an attempt to return you to work for your previous employer, or find new work.

Louisiana Workers' Commp BLOG

Top Mistakes Made by Injured Workers

Posted on :May 18 2016 Posted in : Louisiana Workers Comp Lawyers

Injured workers are only human and may make mistakes, especially in light of their injuries and unfamiliarity with the workers’ compensation process in Louisiana. However, some mistakes can cost an injured worker his or her workers’ comp benefits or even... read more...