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.

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Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries in Louisiana?

March 3, 2026

Workers' Compensation

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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Who Qualifies for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

February 24, 2026

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation

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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Are Forklift Crush Injuries Eligible for Additional Compensation in Louisiana?

February 18, 2026

Heavy Equipment Injuries

Forklift accidents are among the most serious workplace incidents in Louisiana warehouses, construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and industrial operations. When a worker is caught between a forklift and another surface, pinned beneath equipment, or struck by a heavy load, the resulting crush injuries can be catastrophic. Many injured workers in Louisiana wonder whether severe forklift […]

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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’re eager to start advocating on your behalf.

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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 #1
Covington, Louisiana 70433

New Orleans Location

1140 St. Charles Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Thibodaux Location

407 West Third St
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301

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