Any attorney who attempts to tell you over the telephone or at an initial meeting that your case has a certain dollar value is performing you a disservice. Before an accurate determination as to the value of a personal injury case can be made, it is necessary to review all available pertinent medical records; monitor the client's medical progress; review police accident investigation reports and accident details; and, assess lost wage ramifications. Typically, this can only be accomplished over many months time which is why there is an advantage in consulting an attorney within a reasonable time following an accident.