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Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?

Legal services have the highest cost per lead in digital advertising per WordStream benchmarks, often $130+ for personal injury keywords, yet most prospects bounce off generic free-consultation forms. Answer seven questions about your injury, fault, timing, treatment, insurance, evidence, and losses to see whether your situation sounds worth a free case review with a personal injury attorney. This is general information, not legal advice.

Last updated: May 2026

A personal injury case-fit tier estimates whether the factors PI attorneys commonly evaluate (injury severity, clarity of fault, timing, treatment, insurance posture, evidence, and losses) suggest your situation is worth a free consultation. Tier = Pattern Across Severity + Fault Clarity + Documentation + Losses + Timing. Typical PI contingency rate typically target 33% pre-suit.

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What is Personal Injury Case-Fit Tier?

A personal injury case-fit tier estimates whether the factors PI attorneys commonly evaluate (injury severity, clarity of fault, timing, treatment, insurance posture, evidence, and losses) suggest your situation is worth a free consultation. It is a triage tool, not a legal opinion; only a licensed attorney can evaluate whether your specific facts support a viable case.

The Formula

Tier = Pattern Across Severity + Fault Clarity + Documentation + Losses + Timing

No single input is decisive. The combination of moderate-or-greater injury with documented treatment, clear other-party fault, and meaningful losses is the most common worth-a-consult profile.

Worked Example

An adult injured in a clearly-other-party car accident 2 months ago, ongoing physical therapy, photos and a police report on file, insurer offered a settlement, real out-of-pocket losses.

Injury: moderate (ongoing PT)
Fault: clear other party
Timing: recent (2 months)
Treatment: ongoing with documentation
Insurance: settlement offered, not accepted
Evidence: photos plus police report
Losses: real out-of-pocket

📌 Tier is worth speaking to a PI attorney. The pattern fits the kind of case PI firms commonly take on contingency. This is general information, not legal advice; only a licensed attorney can evaluate the specifics.

Why This Matters

Most PI consultations are free

PI attorneys typically work on contingency and offer free initial consultations. The downside of a free consultation is essentially zero; the cost of waiting past deadlines or accepting a lowball settlement is real.

Insurance offers favor early settlement

Insurers often make low offers before the full extent of injury and treatment is known. A consultation is the cheapest way to find out whether the offer is reasonable for your situation.

Common Mistakes

❌ Giving a recorded statement to opposing insurance before talking to an attorney

Recorded statements can be used to limit a claim later. Most PI attorneys recommend not giving one until you have at least had a free consultation.

❌ Waiting past the statute of limitations

PI deadlines vary by state (commonly 1-3 years). Once they pass, the right to bring the claim is usually lost. A short consultation can confirm the actual deadline for your situation.

Industry Benchmarks

Category	Good	Average	Poor
Typical PI contingency rate	33% pre-suit	33-40%	40%+ for low-complexity matters
PI legal cost per lead (digital)	High value for firms	$100-150 per lead	High floor, high yield
When to call an attorney	Within weeks of the incident	Within 6 months	Near the statute of limitations

Source: American Bar Association practice-area data and WordStream legal advertising benchmarks

Benchmark data sourced from American Bar Association practice-area data and WordStream legal advertising benchmarks.

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One of the most common mistakes we see when working with clients: giving a recorded statement to opposing insurance before talking to an attorney. Recorded statements can be used to limit a claim later. Most PI attorneys recommend not giving one until you have at least had a free consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have a personal injury case?

The factors personal injury attorneys typically evaluate include injury severity and treatment, clear fault on the other party, timing within applicable deadlines, the insurance situation, and how well the events are documented. This tool surfaces those factors as a triage; only a licensed attorney can evaluate whether your specific facts support a viable case. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free initial consultation.

How much does a personal injury attorney cost?

Most personal injury attorneys in the US work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if they recover compensation for you. Typical contingency rates are 33% if the case settles before filing a lawsuit and 40% if it proceeds to litigation. Costs (filing fees, expert witnesses) are usually advanced by the firm and deducted from any recovery. Always confirm fee structures in writing before signing.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

Personal injury filing deadlines vary by state and by type of claim, generally ranging from 1 to 6 years. Some specific situations (against government entities, minors, medical malpractice) have different rules. This is general information, not legal advice; only an attorney licensed in your state can confirm your actual deadline. Waiting to act often forecloses options that early action preserves.

Should I accept the insurance company's first settlement offer?

Insurance companies often make low initial offers, especially before an injury's full impact is known. Most personal injury attorneys recommend not accepting any offer or giving a recorded statement until you have at least had a free consultation. An attorney can usually tell you in 15-30 minutes whether the offer is reasonable for the type of situation you describe.

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