The best wrongful death lawyers in Hoboken
Every firm says it's the best. We check. All 3 Hoboken injury firms for wrongful death cases, out of 100, on October 9, 2026:
- Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C., 50: 1 certified trial attorney
- Bennett A. Robbins Law Office, 38: all injury lawyers
- Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida, 36: all injury lawyers
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3 ranked firms for wrongful death 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
- Strength: Spanish listed
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
- 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
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All the data: 3 ranked wrongful death 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 | Wrongful death results, 5 years | Certified trial attorneys | Contact options listed | Published fee | Languages listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C. | 50 | 0 | 1 | 24/7 line, chat, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
| Rank 2 | Bennett A. Robbins Law Office | 38 | 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 wrongful death 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 wrongful death law, in brief
Rules that shape most wrongful death cases here. General information, not legal advice. Each links to the law it comes from, checked October 7, 2026 to October 12, 2026, and to our guide.
- 2 years from the deathA wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within 2 years after the death. There's no time limit if the death resulted from murder or manslaughter, and the defendant was convicted of it. The same goes if the defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity, or adjudicated delinquent.N.J.S.A. 2A:31-3Wrongful death claims, 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
- The estate's representative brings the lawsuitA wrongful death lawsuit is brought in the name of an administrator ad prosequendum or administrator. If a will was probated, the executor named in it brings it, or an administrator with the will annexed.N.J.S.A. 2A:31-2(a)Who brings the lawsuit
- It recovers the financial lossesA jury awards what it finds fair and just for the financial losses the death caused. Hospital, medical and funeral expenses are added.N.J.S.A. 2A:31-5What the lawsuit recovers
- The heirs receive itThe recovery goes to the people who would inherit the person's personal property without a will. A surviving spouse and descendants share equally. If any of them depended on the person who died, only those dependents share it. A judge decides their shares.N.J.S.A. 2A:31-4Who receives the recovery
- 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
- 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)R. 1:21-7(c)How lawyer fees work
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- $25,000
- Case costs
- −$1,500
- 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.
Before you call a firm
- Your first injury lawyer consultation in New JerseyWhat to bring, what to ask, and what the fee agreement must say.
- How injury lawyer fees work in New JerseyWhat New Jersey lets an injury lawyer charge, and what comes out first.
- How to choose an injury lawyer in New JerseyHow to check a lawyer's certification, discipline record and fee.
Questions people ask
How much does a wrongful death lawyer cost in Hoboken?
Most wrongful death 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 wrongful death cases publish their fee.
How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey?
Within 2 years after the death, under N.J.S.A. 2A:31-3. 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.
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey?
The estate's representative: the executor named in a probated will, or an administrator, under N.J.S.A. 2A:31-2(a). The recovery goes to the people who would inherit without a will, under N.J.S.A. 2A:31-4, and a judge decides their shares.
Is a fatal accident lawyer the same as a wrongful death lawyer?
Yes. Wrongful death, fatal accident lawyers handle the same cases, so the firms on this page handle them.
Which Hoboken wrongful death 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.