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Eugene Wood

Accident & Injury Law Mandeville

Mandeville, Louisiana · 10 Years Experience

3.8/5.0 (75 client reviews) Avvo 6.5

About Eugene Wood

After suffering a workplace injury as a young adult, Eugene Wood decided to become the advocate he wished he had. Now with 10 years of practice behind his, he operates out of Mandeville helping workers across Louisiana fight for the full benefits they deserve — often against employers and insurers with teams of attorneys on their side.

Permanent DisabilityWorkers Comp SettlementsVocational Rehabilitation

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Discrimination

Frequently Asked Questions

Eugene Wood works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Louisiana. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Eugene Wood handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Louisiana, including Permanent Disability, Workers Comp Settlements, Vocational Rehabilitation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Louisiana, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Eugene immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Eugene Wood's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 10 years of experience in Louisiana workers' comp law, Eugene knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Eugene Wood primarily serves clients in Mandeville and the surrounding Louisiana area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Louisiana and were injured at work, contact Eugene's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. Tulane University School of Law
  • Bar Louisiana State Bar, admitted 2016
  • Mbr Louisiana Workers' Compensation Bar Association