Sachi Clements has served as a legal editor at Nolo, specializing in employment law and workers’ compensation law. Before joining Nolo, Sachi practiced law for several years in San Francisco, first representing injured plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits, then advising businesses on employment and corporate matters. Sachi received her law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude.
Articles By Sachi Clements
Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Claims: Eligibility, Filing, and Appeals
The workers’ compensation system in Nebraska is a no-fault system that compensates injured workers for medical bills, lost wages, and permanent impairments resulting from their injuries.
Montana Workers' Comp Claims: Eligibility, Filing, and Appeals
The workers’ comp system in Montana is a no-fault system that compensates injured workers for medical bills, lost wages, and permanent impairments resulting from their injuries. To take advantage of these benefits, injured workers must follow certain procedures required by Montana law.
Appealing a Denial of Your Indiana Workers’ Compensation Claim
If your workers’ comp claim has been denied, or you have a dispute with the insurance company about your benefits, you can file an appeal with the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Board. (For an overview of eligibility and benefits, see our article on filing an Indiana workers’ comp claim.)
Appealing a Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Denial
If your workers’ comp claim has been denied, or you have a dispute with the insurance company about your benefits, you can challenge the decision with the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Court. (For an overview of eligibility and benefits, see our article on filing a workers’ comp claim in Rhode Island.)
Appealing a Denial of Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Claim
If your workers’ comp claim has been denied, or you have a dispute with the insurance company about your benefits, you can request a formal hearing with the Office of Workers’ Compensation. (For an overview of eligibility and benefits, see our article on filing a Louisiana workers’ comp claim.)
Appealing a Denial of Your Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Claim
If your workers’ comp claim has been denied, or you have a dispute with the insurance company about your benefits, you can file an appeal through the Oklahoma workers’ compensation system.
Mississippi Workers' Comp Claims: Eligibility, Filing, and Appeals
In Mississippi, private employers with five or more regular employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance. As in other states, the workers’ compensation system in Mississippi is a no-fault system that compensates injured workers for medical bills, lost wages, and permanent impairments resulting from their injuries.
Utah Workers' Compensation Claims: Eligibility, Filing, and Appeals
The workers’ compensation system in Utah is a no-fault system designed to compensate injured workers for medical bills, lost wages, and permanent impairments resulting from their injuries.
Massachusetts Workers' Compensation: Filing, Benefits, & Appeals
With certain exceptions, all employers in Massachusetts are required to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. If your claim is accepted, your employer's worker's comp insurance carrier will pay for all claim-related medical expenses, as well as disability benefits while you are off work.
New Jersey Workers' Compensation: Filing, Benefits, & Appeals
New Jersey workers’ compensation provides various benefits to workers who are injured while on the job or who develop an occupational illness as a result of their work duties or environment.