The best pedestrian accident lawyers in Hoboken
Every firm says it's the best. We check. All 3 Hoboken injury firms for pedestrian accident cases, out of 100, on October 9, 2026:
- Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C., 48: 1 certified trial attorney
- Bennett A. Robbins Law Office, 40: all injury lawyers
- Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida, 36: all injury lawyers
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3 ranked firms for pedestrian accident cases
Sorted by Counselworthy scoreWhy it ranks here
Best for: people who want a Certified Civil Trial Attorney on their case.
Its website says: Over $100 million for clients. Not in our score.
Strengths and gaps
- Strength: 1 certified trial attorney
- Strength: 24/7 line listed
- Strength: Free consultation listed
- Gap: No pedestrian accident results posted with a year
- Gap: Doesn't publish its fee
Why it ranks here
Best for: people who want long-licensed lead attorneys.
Strengths and gaps
- Strength: Free consultation listed
- Gap: No Board-confirmed trial attorney
- Gap: No pedestrian accident results posted with a year
- Rank 3Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida419 Washington Street, Suite #4 Hoboken · 1 lawyer36out of 100
Why it ranks here
Best for: people who want an injury-focused firm. Known for: car accident cases (4 of the 7 posted results that name a case type).
Its website says: 600+ five-star Google reviews · Over $75 million for clients. Not in our score.
Strengths and gaps
- Strength: 24/7 line listed
- Strength: Free consultation listed
- Strength: Spanish listed
- Gap: No Board-confirmed trial attorney
- Gap: No pedestrian accident results posted with a year
No ranked firm matches every pick.
All the data: 3 ranked pedestrian accident firms
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Ranked on partial data. Scores below use 5 to 6 of the 7 measures. Weights rescale across the measures each firm has.
| Rank | Firm | Score | Pedestrian accident results, 5 years | Certified trial attorneys | Contact options listed | Published fee | Languages listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C. | 48 | 0 | 1 | 24/7 line, chat, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
| Rank 2 | Bennett A. Robbins Law Office | 40 | 0 | 0 | Free consult | Not published | English |
| Rank 3 | Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida | 36 | 0 | 0 | 24/7 line, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
Sources: firm websites, checked October 9, 2026, for pedestrian accident results, contact options, fees and languages (firm-reported). Certified Civil Trial Attorneys: NJ Board on Attorney Certification. Hudson County court data: not yet verified. Firm size counts the lawyers each firm names on its own website.
New Jersey pedestrian accident law, in brief
Rules that shape most pedestrian accident cases here. General information, not legal advice. Each links to the law it comes from, checked October 11, 2026, and to our guide.
- 2 years to fileIn general, an injury lawsuit must be filed within 2 years after the claim arises.N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2(a)Deadlines to sue, explained
- 90 days if a government is involvedAn injury claim against a New Jersey public entity must be presented within 90 days after the claim arises. A lawsuit may follow 6 months after the notice is received. For extraordinary circumstances, a judge may allow a late notice within 1 year. That needs the public entity not to be substantially prejudiced. No suit may be filed more than 2 years after the claim arises.N.J.S.A. 59:8-8Claims against a town or the State
- PIP covers people on footA New Jersey auto policy's PIP covers the policyholder and household relatives hit by a car while on foot. Other pedestrians may be eligible for PIP from the state's Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund.N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4Hit by a car while walking
- Your own PIP pays firstStandard New Jersey auto policies include personal injury protection, or PIP. It pays benefits no matter who caused the crash. Drivers also choose, in writing, how far they can sue.N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4How PIP pays your bills
- The verbal threshold can limit pain and sufferingUnless a driver chose otherwise in writing, their policy limits lawsuits for pain and suffering. They can sue for it only after certain injuries, such as a displaced fracture or a permanent injury.N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8(a)The verbal threshold, explained
- Partly at fault? You may still recoverYour recovery is cut by your share of the fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing.N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1Shared fault, explained
- Fees are cappedIn injury cases, a lawyer's contingent fee is capped at 33⅓% of the first $750,000. The cap steps down to 30%, 25% and 20% on each next $750,000. Above $3 million, a court sets the fee. The fee is figured after case costs come out.R. 1:21-7(c), (d)How lawyer fees work
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- $25,000
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- Max fee, 33⅓% of $23,500
- −$7,833
- Estimated take-home
- $15,667
Estimate only, before medical liens. Fee cap from New Jersey Court Rule 1:21-7. Firms may charge less.
Questions people ask
How much does a pedestrian accident lawyer cost in Hoboken?
Most pedestrian accident lawyers in New Jersey work on contingency, so the fee comes out of any recovery. Court Rule 1:21-7 caps it at 33⅓% of the first $750,000, figured after case costs. None of the 3 Hoboken firms we ranked for pedestrian accident cases publish their fee.
How long do I have to sue after a pedestrian accident in New Jersey?
Usually 2 years after the injury, under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2(a). If a public entity is involved, like a city vehicle or road, written notice is due within 90 days, under N.J.S.A. 59:8-8.
Can I sue for pain and suffering if I have the verbal threshold?
Only if the injury is one of the kinds listed in N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8(a), such as displaced fractures, significant scarring and a permanent injury. Your own PIP pays benefits no matter who caused the crash, under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.
Who pays my medical bills if a car hits me while walking in New Jersey?
Your own household's auto policy PIP, if you or a relative you live with has one, under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4. Other pedestrians may be eligible for PIP from the state's Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund, under N.J.S.A. 39:6-86.7.
Is a hit by a car lawyer the same as a pedestrian accident lawyer?
Yes. Pedestrian accident, hit by a car and pedestrian injury lawyers handle the same cases, so the firms on this page handle them.
Which Hoboken pedestrian accident firms have Certified Civil Trial Attorneys?
As of October 9, 2026, 1 of the 3 do. Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C. has the most, with 1. The certification comes from the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Can a law firm pay to rank higher?
No. Scores come only from public measures, and the scoring code can't see who pays. Any featured spot is labeled and sits outside the ranked list.