Most Personal Injury Cases Never See a Courtroom ' RG Injury Law Explains Why Press Services

New data shows 95% of personal injury lawsuits settle before trial, yet most injured Pennsylvanians still...

Lancaster, United States - August 25, 2026 / Rankin & Gregory, LLC (RG Injury Law) /

LANCASTER, PA – May 27, 2026

According to data published by Clio in its 2026 Personal Injury Law Statistics report, approximately 95 percent of personal injury lawsuits in the United States are resolved before they ever reach trial. RG Injury Law, a Lancaster-based personal injury and workers' compensation firm, is responding to the findings with a public statement aimed at dispelling one of the most persistent misconceptions that prevents injured Pennsylvanians from pursuing the compensation they are owed.

The Courtroom Fear Is Keeping Injured People From Filing

Every year, an estimated 62 million Americans seek medical attention for preventable injuries. A significant number of those people never contact an attorney because they assume a lawsuit means years of litigation, public court appearances, and financial risk they cannot afford. The data tells a different story entirely.

"The number one reason injured people in Lancaster County tell us they waited to call is that they did not want to go to court," said Chad Rankin, Personal Injury Attorney at RG Injury Law. "What most people do not realize is that the overwhelming majority of personal injury cases are resolved through negotiation, not a courtroom. Our job is to build a case so well-documented and so thoroughly prepared that the insurance company has no interest in taking it to trial. That preparation is what drives fair settlements — and it is what our clients deserve from the moment they first call us."

The gap between public perception and legal reality costs injured people real money. Key findings from the 2026 data include:

Approximately 95 percent of personal injury lawsuits settle before trial
Around 62 million Americans seek medical care annually for preventable injuries
Injured plaintiffs who retain legal representation consistently recover higher settlements than those who negotiate directly with insurers

When an insurance company knows an attorney is prepared to take a case all the way, settlement offers improve. That leverage disappears without representation.

What Lancaster County Injury Victims Should Know Before Deciding Not to Call

Pennsylvania's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury. Waiting — whether out of fear of litigation, uncertainty about costs, or hope that the insurer will do the right thing — reduces leverage and limits options. Most personal injury attorneys, including RG Injury Law, work on a contingency basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless compensation is recovered on their behalf.

The gap between a first settlement offer from an insurance company and what an experienced attorney recovers is often significant. Injured people who accept early offers without legal counsel regularly leave thousands of dollars uncollected.

About RG Injury Law

RG Injury Law, founded by attorneys Chad Rankin and William Gregory, is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Lancaster County and Central Pennsylvania. Both lead attorneys hold an AVVO rating of 10, AV Preeminent status from Martindale-Hubbell, and Super Lawyers recognition.

The firm wins or settles 99 percent of its Pennsylvania cases and operates four office locations across Lancaster County. Clients pay no fees unless RG Injury Law recovers compensation on their behalf.

To request a free case review, call 717.656.5000.