What should a responsible lawyer referral service explain?
It should explain that it is not a law firm, what information it collects, what it may do with that information, what it cannot promise, and that an independent attorney—not the referral service—makes legal and representation decisions. It should also identify what is known, what remains unverified, and which rules may vary by state.
Key points
- A referral request is not legal advice, legal analysis, or representation.
- A possible introduction does not mean an attorney has accepted a matter.
- Unknown or changing information should be labeled and verified—not guessed.
Start with the role—not the promise
If you have been injured, you do not need more noise. You need to know who is doing what, what happens next, and where the limits are.
WeGotInjured.com is a lawyer referral service, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, decide whether someone has a legal claim, or promise an attorney, a response time, representation, compensation, or an outcome.[1]
What the referral process can do
A person shares the essential facts of what happened. We organize the information and may seek an introduction to a participating attorney whose reported jurisdiction and practice focus appear relevant.[1]
That is an operational referral step. It is not a legal opinion, an endorsement, or a decision about the merits or value of a matter.
- Collect the essential, consented intake information.
- Organize location, incident type, contact preference, and available supporting information.
- Seek a possible introduction based on reported practice and jurisdiction information.
The attorney—not the referral service—makes the legal decisions
The independent attorney evaluates conflicts, facts, jurisdiction, legal merit, and whether to speak with or represent the person. The person remains free to decide whether to speak with that attorney or hire anyone at all.
For attorney partners, the same line matters: no invented details, no hidden source, no unsupported claims, and no interference with professional judgment.
Cost, choice, and honest uncertainty
There is no charge to submit an inquiry through WeGotInjured.com. Any attorney fee arrangement is separate and should be explained by the attorney before representation begins.[3]
Legal rules, referral requirements, and available information can change or vary by state. When a fact is uncertain, the responsible answer is not a confident guess. It is a clear statement that the information still needs to be verified.
That is the standard: clear role, clear process, clear sources, and clear choices.
Questions this article answers
Is WeGotInjured.com a law firm?
No. WeGotInjured.com is a lawyer referral service. It does not provide legal advice, represent people, or decide whether someone has a legal claim.
Does a referral mean an attorney has accepted my matter?
No. A possible introduction is not representation. An independent attorney must review conflicts, facts, jurisdiction, and other criteria before deciding whether to speak with you or offer representation.
How should uncertain information be handled?
It should be identified as unknown or unverified and checked against a current primary source or confirmed by the appropriate professional. Uncertainty should never be presented as a verified fact.
Sources and verification notes
We cite the current primary sources used for factual statements. Source dates and rules can change; follow the source and confirm current requirements before relying on them.
- [1]How the Attorney Match Process WorksWeGotInjured.com. Primary source for the service role, referral steps, attorney independence, and non-guarantee language.
- [2]Privacy Policy and Contact ConsentWeGotInjured.com. Primary source for intake-information handling and contact consent.
- [3]Terms of UseWeGotInjured.com. Primary source for service limitations and user choice.