71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Personal Injury Lawyers in New Canaan, CT: 2026 rankings
1,708 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in New Canaan: Skiber Law, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 308 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Lemberg Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,708.
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Most-reviewed: Shalom Law - Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers - Queens, NY, 1,531 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 1,708 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,708 New Canaan personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 677 are open 24/7, 811 open Saturdays and 757 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,708 rated law firms.
Top 10 personal injury lawyers in New Canaan at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skiber Law | 71 | 5.0★ (308) | Norwalk, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Lemberg Law | 70 | 4.7★ (615) | Wilton, 4 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney At Law | 70 | 4.9★ (283) | Stamford, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Papcsy Janosov Roche Trial Lawyers | 70 | 4.9★ (277) | Norwalk, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Welcome Law Firm: Norwalk Personal Injury & Immigration Lawyer | 70 | 5.0★ (206) | Norwalk, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Skiber Law | 70 | 5.0★ (207) | Stamford, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Michael J. Rosnick, Esq. | 70 | 5.0★ (476) | Bridgeport, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Wocl Leydon LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (188) | Stamford, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Ventura Law | 69 | 4.9★ (637) | Danbury, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | O'Connor Law PLLC New York Workers’ Compensation Lawyer | 69 | 5.0★ (515) | Mamaroneck, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 1,708 personal injury lawyers in New Canaan, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Lemberg Law
Based in Wilton, 4 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 615 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Stamford, 5 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Norwalk, 5 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Norwalk, 5 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#6 Skiber Law
Based in Stamford, 6 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Bridgeport, 16 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 476 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Stamford, 6 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#9 Ventura Law
Based in Danbury, 17 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Mamaroneck, 20 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 515 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Bridgeport, 18 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 349 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Bridgeport, 16 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 397 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Baychester, 30 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,478 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Norwalk, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Stamford, 6 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Hauppauge, 27 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Forest Hills, 35 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,531 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in White Plains, 16 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#19 Ventura Law
Based in Norwalk, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#20 Wocl Leydon LLC
Based in Norwalk, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#21 Harris Firm, LLC
Based in Rego Park, 35 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Danbury, 9 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Queens Village, 33 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,017 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Yonkers, 25 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 466 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Bridgeport, 15 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 356 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Personal injury lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 1,708 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving New Canaan
20 more personal injury lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked New Canaan personal injury lawyers
We scored 1,708 New Canaan personal injury lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In New Canaan data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a personal injury lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many personal injury law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask who pays case costs (medical reports, filing fees, records) if there is no recovery, and whether costs come out before or after the lawyer’s percentage.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a personal injury lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Will you or another lawyer handle my case day to day?
- How many cases like mine have you taken to trial?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Personal injury lawyers in New Canaan: frequently asked questions
Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in New Canaan?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in New Canaan, CT is Skiber Law with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 308 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lemberg Law (#2) and Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney At Law (#3) follow. We ranked 1,708 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many personal injury lawyers are there in New Canaan?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 1,708 personal injury lawyers serving New Canaan, CT. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which personal injury lawyers in New Canaan are open 24/7?
677 ranked personal injury lawyers in New Canaan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Skiber Law (#1), Lemberg Law (#2) and Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney At Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which personal injury lawyers in New Canaan work on weekends?
811 of 1,708 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 757 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Skiber Law (#1), Lemberg Law (#2) and Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney At Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do New Canaan personal injury lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 1,708 rated personal injury lawyers in New Canaan is 4.9★, with a median of 35 reviews. Shalom Law - Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers - Queens, NY has the most, 1,531 reviews, and ranks #17. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank personal injury lawyers?
Each personal injury lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do personal injury lawyers outside New Canaan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the New Canaan city center, our service radius for personal injury lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can personal injury lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do personal injury lawyers in New Canaan, CT charge?
Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: the fee is a share of any recovery and nothing is owed if there is none. The ABA Model Rules require a contingent fee agreement in writing, signed by the client, stating the percentage and how case costs are handled. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline to bring an injury claim?
Yes. Every state sets a filing deadline (a statute of limitations) and some are as short as one year; claims against a government body can have even shorter notice periods. Ask a lawyer about the deadline for your claim early. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of personal injury lawyers in New Canaan, CT ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in New Canaan?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for New Canaan
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 1,708 personal injury lawyers serving New Canaan.
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