Personal injury attorneys often work on a contingency fee basis for their clients, meaning they don't get paid unless they win the lawsuit or negotiate a settlement.  This helps guarantee that everyone gets their day in court, not just those who can afford upfront fees.  Also, since the modern trend for most lawsuits is to settle out of court, personal injury lawsuits often do not overly clog up the courts. 

Personal injury law has also been a hotbed for the discussion of tort reform, due to its large damages often awarded to those who have suffered injuries.  Putting a cap on attorneys' fees is also at the heart of tort reform discussions.  The other side of the coin, though, is that the attorney only wins if you win, and he or she also plays a large part when their clients receive large settlements.  (Note: There are times when a judge can lower an attorney's compensation for a case.)

Judgments and settlements at personal injury law also tend to be the root source for many structured settlements, which is another highly regulated industry.  If one has been injured in a way where one believes another person or company acted wrongly, negligently, etc., it may be wise to contact a personal injury attorney sooner rather than later.  Unfortunately, many times, people let a valid claim expire due to a lapse of the statute of limitations, which varies depending upon the claim and one’s jurisdiction.

Not sure exactly which branch of personal injury law that your claim may fall under?  If so, contact a local personal injury attorney to better determine the type of claim which your injury may be classified.