Most personal injury case projects cost between $3,000 and $75,000 per case, with a typical price near $20,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical personal injury case cost
$3,000 – $75,000
per case · typical $20,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Personal injury case cost breakdown
- Minor injury$3,000 – $15,000typical $8,000
- Moderate injury$15,000 – $50,000typical $25,000
- Severe injury$50,000 – $500,000typical $150,000
What Personal Injury costs
Settlement amounts vary wildly based on injury severity, medical bills, lost wages, and liability. Most cases settle out of court. Attorney fees are contingency-based (33%–40%).
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
What affects settlement?
Medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, liability clarity, and insurance limits. High-limit policies mean bigger offers.
Do I pay upfront?
No, personal injury lawyers work on contingency – they take a percentage of the settlement. You pay nothing unless you win.
How to maximize payout?
Document everything, follow medical treatment, avoid social media, and hire an experienced lawyer. Don't accept the first offer.