Martha Chen
Chen Legal
East Orange, New Jersey · 12 Years Experience
About Martha Chen
After suffering a workplace injury as a young adult, Martha Chen decided to become the advocate she wished she had. Now with 12 years of practice behind her, she operates out of East Orange helping workers across New Jersey fight for the full benefits they deserve — often against employers and insurers with teams of attorneys on their side.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Construction Accidents
- Product Liability
Frequently Asked Questions
Martha Chen 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.
Martha Chen handles all types of workers' compensation cases in New Jersey, including Construction Injuries, Denied Claims, Workplace Accidents, 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 Martha immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Martha Chen'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, Martha knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Martha Chen primarily serves clients in East Orange and the surrounding New Jersey area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in New Jersey and were injured at work, contact Martha's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Fordham University School of Law
- Bar New Jersey State Bar, admitted 2014
- Mbr New Jersey Workers' Compensation Bar Association