The best burn injury lawyers in Jersey City
Every firm says it's the best. We check. Top 3 of 5 Jersey City injury firms for burn injury cases, out of 100, on October 9, 2026:
- Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C., 73: 2 certified trial attorneys
- Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, 57: all injury lawyers
- Pinnacle Injury Law, 32: all injury lawyers
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5 ranked firms for burn injury cases
Sorted by Counselworthy score- Rank 1Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C.3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 311, Jersey City · 32 lawyers73out of 100
Why it ranks here
Best for: people who want a Certified Civil Trial Attorney on their case. Known for: car accident and slip and fall cases (18 of the 25 posted results that name a case type).
Its website says: Over $1 billion for clients. Not in our score.
Strengths and gaps
- Strength: 2 certified trial attorneys
- Strength: 24/7 line listed
- Strength: Free consultation listed
- Strength: Spanish listed
- Gap: No burn injury results posted
Why it ranks here
Best for: people who want an injury-focused firm. Known for: slip and fall cases (30 of the 58 posted results that name a case type).
Strengths and gaps
- Strength: 3 burn injury results posted
- Strength: Evening or weekend hours listed
- Strength: Free consultation listed
- Strength: Spanish listed
- Gap: No Board-confirmed trial attorney
Why it ranks here
Best for: people who want an injury-focused firm.
Strengths and gaps
- Strength: 24/7 line listed
- Strength: Free consultation listed
- Gap: No Board-confirmed trial attorney
- Gap: No burn injury results posted
- Rank 4Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys101 Hudson Street, 21st Floor, Jersey City · 5 lawyers28out of 100
Why it ranks here
Best for: people who want easy ways to reach a firm.
Its website says: 2,500+ five-star reviews · Over $300 million for clients. Not in our score.
Strengths and gaps
- Strength: 24/7 line listed
- Strength: Free consultation listed
- Gap: No Board-confirmed trial attorney
- Gap: No burn injury results posted
- Rank 5Law Offices of Salvatore Marabondo921 Bergen Avenue, Suite 403 Jersey City · 1 lawyer18out of 100
Why it ranks here
Best for: people who want help in Spanish.
Strengths and gaps
- Strength: Free consultation listed
- Strength: Spanish listed
- Gap: No Board-confirmed trial attorney
- Gap: No burn injury results posted
No ranked firm matches every pick.
All the data: 5 ranked burn injury firms
Every number, with its source, for when you want the detail.
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Ranked on partial data. Hudson County court data and license years aren't in yet, so every score below uses 5 of 7 measures.
| Rank | Firm | Score | Burn injury results, 5 years | Certified trial attorneys | Contact options listed | Published fee | Languages listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. | 73 | 0 | 2 | 24/7 line, chat, free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
| Rank 2 | Law Offices of Anthony Carbone | 57 | 3 | 0 | Free consult, evenings or weekends | Not published | English, Spanish |
| Rank 3 | Pinnacle Injury Law | 32 | 0 | 0 | 24/7 line, free consult | Not published | English |
| Rank 4 | Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys | 28 | 0 | 0 | 24/7 line, chat, free consult, evenings or weekends | Not published | English |
| Rank 5 | Law Offices of Salvatore Marabondo | 18 | 0 | 0 | Free consult | Not published | English, Spanish |
Sources: firm websites, checked October 9, 2026, for burn 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 burn injury law, in brief
Six rules that shape most burn injury cases here. General information, not legal advice. Each links to the law it comes from, checked October 7, 2026 to October 12, 2026.
- 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
- A defective product can make its maker liableA maker or seller is liable when a product wasn't reasonably fit, suitable or safe for its use. The person hurt must prove it. The product must have strayed from its design, lacked adequate warnings, or been designed defectively.N.J.S.A. 2A:58C-2
- Burned at work? 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
- 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 burn injury lawyer cost in Jersey City?
Most burn injury 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 5 Jersey City firms we ranked for burn injury cases publish their fee.
How long do I have to sue after a burn 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.
Who is responsible for a burn injury in New Jersey?
It depends on the cause. If a product caused it, its maker or seller is liable when the person hurt proves the product wasn't reasonably fit, suitable or safe for its intended purpose, under N.J.S.A. 2A:58C-2. If it happened at work, workers' compensation is generally the remedy against your employer, under N.J.S.A. 34:15-8.
Is a burn accident lawyer the same as a burn injury lawyer?
Yes. Burn injury, burn accident lawyers handle the same cases, so the firms on this page handle them.
Which Jersey City burn injury firms have Certified Civil Trial Attorneys?
As of October 9, 2026, 1 of the 5 do. Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. has the most, with 2. 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.