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Sara Payne

Payne Law Office

Camden, New Jersey · 12 Years Experience

4.5/5.0 (211 client reviews) Avvo 8.0

About Sara Payne

A Camden native, Sara Payne brings 12 years of workers' comp experience to every case. Before entering private practice, she worked for the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Board, giving her unique insight into how claims are evaluated. She now uses that knowledge to maximize outcomes for injured workers.

Healthcare Worker InjuriesNeedlestick InjuriesWorkers Compensation

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Employment Law
  • Disability Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

Sara Payne 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 New Jersey. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Sara Payne handles all types of workers' compensation cases in New Jersey, including Healthcare Worker Injuries, Needlestick Injuries, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In New Jersey, 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 Sara immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Sara Payne's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 12 years of experience in New Jersey workers' comp law, Sara knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Sara Payne primarily serves clients in Camden and the surrounding New Jersey area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in New Jersey and were injured at work, contact Sara's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. Atlanta's John Marshall Law School School of Law
  • Bar New Jersey State Bar, admitted 2014
  • Mbr New Jersey Workers' Compensation Bar Association