The best workplace injury lawyers in Hoboken
Every firm says it's the best. We check. All 3 Hoboken injury firms for workplace injury cases, out of 100, on November 1, 2026:
- Bennett A. Robbins Law Officeall its lawyers do injury work38
- Law Offices of David A. DiBrigidaall its lawyers do injury work36
- Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLPchat and Spanish13
Every firm on this list passed a check of New Jersey's public discipline records for the last 5 years. What we check
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How the score works
Every Hudson County firm gets the same checks. Points add up, then turn into a score out of 100. Today 70 points can be checked for every firm.
The same checks as every Hoboken injury ranking, pointed at workplace injury cases. Results count only workplace injury cases, and a firm must list workplace injury cases to be ranked.
- Certified trial attorneys20 ptsMost cases settle. We count it anyway: it's the trial credential New Jersey's Supreme Court grants, not one a firm can buy.
- Share of its lawyers doing injury work20 pts
- Workplace injury results it posts15 pts
- Contact options10 pts24/7 line, chat, evenings or weekends, other languages
- Says who pays case costs5 pts
Not in the score yet
- Hudson County court activity20 ptsNot in for any firm yet
- Years licensed, lead lawyers10 ptsIn for 1 of 3 firms, so it sits out for the rest
A score compares firms with each other. 13 means 3rd of 3 here, not a failing grade. No firm can pay to change it.
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A score is our opinion: our published method applied to public records, as of the date on this page. It isn't a judgment of any lawyer's skill or a prediction for your case.
3 ranked firms for workplace injury cases
Sorted by Counselworthy scoreEarned points for: All its lawyers do injury work · leads licensed 43 years
Missing: No certified trial attorney confirmed · no results posted
Earned points for: All its lawyers do injury work · 24/7 line and Spanish
Missing: No certified trial attorney confirmed · no results posted
- Rank 3Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP50 Harrison Street, Suite 214F, Hoboken · 3 lawyers13of 100
Earned points for: Chat and Spanish · 20% injury lawyers
Missing: No certified trial attorney confirmed · no results posted
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All the data: 3 ranked workplace injury firms
Every number, with its source, for when you want the detail.
Show every number and source for 3 firms
Ranked on partial data. Hudson County court data isn't in for any firm yet, and license years are in for only 1 of 3. Each score counts only the measures that firm has data for.
| Rank | Firm | Score | Workplace injury results, 5 years | Certified trial attorneys | Contact options listed | Published fee | Languages listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Bennett A. Robbins Law Office | 38 | 0 | 0 | Free consult | Not published | English |
| Rank 2 | Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida | 36 | 0 | 0 | 24/7 line, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
| Rank 3 | Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP | 13 | 0 | 0 | Chat, texting, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
Sources: firm websites, checked November 1, 2026, for workplace injury 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 workplace injury law, in brief
Rules that shape most workplace injury cases here. General information, not legal advice. Each links to the law it comes from, checked October 7, 2026 to October 14, 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. A child can still bring the claim within these limits after turning 18.N.J.S.A. 59:8-8N.J.S.A. 59:8-9Claims against a town or the State
- Against your employer, it's workers' compWorkers' compensation is generally the only remedy against your employer and co-workers, except for an intentional wrong. A claim against someone else who caused the injury is still allowed. If it recovers money, the employer or its insurer is paid back for benefits it paid. File the claim petition within 2 years of the accident or the last compensation payment. Without notice or knowledge within 90 days, no compensation is allowed.N.J.S.A. 34:15-8N.J.S.A. 34:15-40N.J.S.A. 34:15-51N.J.S.A. 34:15-17Workers' comp or a lawsuit?
- 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:15-5.1N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.2Shared fault, explained
- Comp lawyer fees are capped at 25%In a workers' comp case, the judge may allow a reasonable lawyer fee up to 25% of the judgment. The cap rose from 20% on August 22, 2024, for claims pending on or after that date.N.J.S.A. 34:15-64(a), as amended by P.L.2024, c.55Acting Governor's bill signing, August 22, 2024Workers' comp settlements and lawyer fees
Guides on work injuries
Before you call a firm
- Your first injury lawyer consultationWhat to bring, what to ask, and what the fee agreement must say.
- How personal injury lawyer fees workHow the contingency fee works, what the agreement must say, and New Jersey's limits.
- How to choose a personal injury lawyerHow to check a lawyer's certification, discipline record and fee.
- What happens after you hire an injury lawyerYour signed agreement, updates, who decides on a settlement, and the closing statement.
Questions people ask
How much does a workplace injury lawyer cost in Hoboken?
In a New Jersey workers' comp case, the judge sets the lawyer's fee, up to 25% of the judgment, under N.J.S.A. 34:15-64(a), as amended by P.L.2024, c.55. In a lawsuit against someone else, Court Rule 1:21-7 caps a contingent fee at 33⅓% of the first $750,000, figured after case costs. None of the 3 Hoboken firms we ranked for workplace injury cases publish their fee.
How long do I have to sue after a workplace injury 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 my employer for a workplace injury in New Jersey?
Generally no. Under N.J.S.A. 34:15-8, workers' compensation is the remedy against your employer and co-workers, except for an intentional wrong. A claim against someone else who caused the injury is still allowed, under N.J.S.A. 34:15-40. The comp claim petition is due within 2 years.
Is a work injury lawyer the same as a workplace injury lawyer?
Yes. Workplace injury, work injury and injured at work lawyers handle the same cases, so the firms on this page handle them.
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.