Business Details
27 Years
experience
Philadelphia Workers Compensation Lawyer | Marla A. Joseph
At the Joseph Marla A, we are dedicated to advocating for injured workers and individuals facing disability challenges. With over 25 years of experience, our firm specializes in workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and personal injury law, prioritizing client rights and comprehensive legal representation. Our founder, Marla A. Joseph, is a certified specialist in workers' compensation law, recognized nationally for her expertise and commitment to ethical practice. We provide personalized legal strategies, leveraging deep knowledge of Pennsylvania's legal frameworks to secure maximum compensation for our clients. Our approach combines compassionate client communication with rigorous advocacy in courtrooms and administrative proceedings.We maintain transparency in all dealings, operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure accessibility to justice. Our track record includes successful representation in complex cases involving occupational illnesses, workplace injuries, and disability discrimination. We actively contribute to legal education and community support through leadership roles in professional organizations like Kids Chance of PA. Our firm's reputation, built through peer recognition and client testimonials, underscores our commitment to excellence in every case we handle.
Services
Workers Compensation
Social Security Disability
Personal Injury Claims
ERISA Claims
Workplace Disability Discrimination
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 2020 & 2023 Workers' Compensation Lawyer of the Year recipient
- 25+ years of specialized workers' compensation experience
- Exclusive focus on injured workers' rights representation
- Personalized legal representation at every proceeding stage
- Contingency fee basis - no recovery, no fees
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers in America
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
What people say
Compassion, kindness, expertise
Always there for me
Professionalism unmatched
Understood my life situation
Positive and rewarding relationship
Services
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation practice helps injured employees secure medical coverage, wage replacement, and permanent disability benefits. We handle all stages from initial claims through appeals, representing clients before workers' compensation judges and in court. Our expertise covers occupational illnesses, repetitive stress injuries, and catastrophic workplace accidents.
Social Security Disability
We advocate for clients seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, managing applications and appeals for conditions meeting SSA impairment listings. Our practice addresses complex cases involving combined workers' compensation claims and navigating the five-step disability determination process.
Personal Injury Claims
Our personal injury representation covers auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and defective product cases. We prove liability under Pennsylvania's modified comparative negligence system, seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlements or courtroom litigation.
ERISA Claims
We handle ERISA-governed disability insurance and pension claims, guiding clients through administrative appeals and federal litigation. Our focus includes preserving benefits during workers' compensation offsets and challenging improper claim denials by insurance companies.
Workplace Disability Discrimination
Our practice enforces rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, addressing failure to provide reasonable accommodations and discriminatory employment practices. We represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and litigation to secure workplace modifications and protect employment rights.
People
Marla A. Joseph
Principal Attorney
AV-rated attorney with 25+ years of workers' compensation experience, certified specialist by Pennsylvania Bar Association, multiple award recipient including Best Lawyers' Workers' Compensation Lawyer of the Year, and active leader in legal education and community advocacy.
Brianna Scruggs
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal with background in workers' compensation and SSD cases, former DHS legal assistant, Peirce College paralegal program graduate, manages client support and case documentation while maintaining strong relationships with medical providers and claims representatives.
Questions
What workers' compensation benefits am I entitled to in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania workers' compensation covers medical expenses, disability payments, permanent injury compensation, and death benefits. Our firm helps clients secure all entitled benefits.
How do I file a Social Security Disability claim?
We assist with initial applications, appeals, and hearings to establish eligibility based on medical conditions meeting SSA impairment listings.
What if my workers' comp claim gets denied?
We challenge denied claims through administrative appeals and court proceedings, leveraging our deep understanding of Pennsylvania's workers' compensation system.
Can I receive both workers' comp and SSD benefits?
Yes, many clients qualify for both. We coordinate claims to maximize total compensation while navigating complex legal interactions between systems.
How does the ADA protect workplace disability rights?
We enforce protections against disability discrimination, ensuring reasonable accommodations and fighting wrongful termination under federal and state laws.
