Why Hire Us

At Wanko Law Offices, Attorney Steve Wanko and staff take pride in their work ethic and the results they help provide to their clients. Wanko Law Offices are knowledgeable, with over 20 years of experience in handling workers’ compensation claims. The team at Wanko Law offices are Attentive, responsive, and successful, known for being Efficient and Trustworthy throughout the state of Louisiana. We are reliable, hardworking, and if we cannot settle your case for more than you have been offered, you owe us no fees or even costs.

Wanko Law offices are committed to offering our clients all they will need in order to be successful. Contact Wanko Law Offices now to learn about how our firm can help with your case.

Louisiana Workers' Compensation Claims

-20 Years of Professional Experience-

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:

Heavy Equipment Injuries

Amputation Injuries

Neck Injuries

Back Injuries

Louisiana Workers' Comp Benefits

Will My Injury Be Covered?

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.

Our Blog

What Happens If I’m Burned At Work?

November 15, 2022

Louisiana Workers Comp Lawyers

Burn injuries are common in the workplace, especially in industrial-type jobs and jobs in warehouses and factories. If you were burned at work, you may be eligible for workers’ comp. Keep reading to learn about what kind of benefits you could receive and how an attorney can evaluate your case and give you an accurate estimate of what you could receive in a...

What Is a COLA In Louisiana Workers’ Comp?

November 15, 2022

Louisiana Workers Comp Lawyers

If you are a federal employee, you may have heard of COLA, or the Cost of Living Adjustment. While at first it might seem similar to the cost of living adjustments made in social security cases, these are actually two different things. Here’s what to know about COLA in Louisiana and how it might impact your workers’ comp benefits.

What Is Maximum Medical Improvement After a Work Injury?

November 15, 2022

Louisiana Workers Comp Lawyers

Many people recover from work injuries, even those that are serious or life-threatening in nature. However, not all of them do and many employees are left with permanent disabilities caused by an on-the-job injury. Here’s what you should know if you stop getting better following a work accident and how a workers’ compensation attorney can provide the legal...

Contact Louisiana Workers' Comp

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’re eager to start advocating on your behalf.

CALL US (985) 893-6530

Wanko Workers' Comp Lawyers provides its service in New Orleans, Covington, Houma, Thibodaux, Mandeville and all across Louisiana

(985) 893-6530

Covington Location

19295 N 3rd St Ste 1
Covington, Louisiana 70433

New Orleans Location

1140 St. Charles Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Thibodaux Location

406 West 3rd Street, STE 105
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301

Disclaimer: The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. The information on this website is for general information purposes only. This information on this website is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing of this information does not constitute an attorney client relationship. We are workers compensation attorneys serving the entire New Orleans area including Larose, Golden, Meadow, Thibodaux, Houma, Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Metairie, Belle Chasse, Elmwood, Boutte, Harahan, Destrehan, River Ridge, Raceland, Slidell, Kenner and all of Louisiana. We serve St. Tammany Parish, Livingston Parish, Orleans Parish, and Jefferson Parish.