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How Much Should Personal Injury Lawyers Spend on Google Ads?

Based on 2025 benchmark data, here's what personal injury lawyer businesses should budget for Google Ads—and what you can expect in return.

Recommended Budget for Personal Injury Lawyers

$15,000

Minimum Monthly

~8 leads/month

$25,000-$75,000/month

Recommended Range

Best ROI sweet spot

$9210

Cost Per Customer

20% close rate

Budget Math for Personal Injury Lawyers

Average CPC$94.50
Conversion Rate4.87%
Cost Per Lead$1842
Typical Close Rate20%
Cost Per Customer$9210

At $1,842 CPL and 20% sign rate, each case costs ~$9,210 to acquire. Average auto case fee = $35K. Med mal/wrongful death = $200K+. One major case covers months of ad spend. Focus on case value, not volume.

Seasonal Budget Adjustments for Personal Injury Lawyers

Peak Months (Increase Budget)

Year-round—accidents don't follow seasons

Consider 20-50% budget increase

Slow Months (Conserve Budget)

Slight dip in December due to holidays

Reduce or reallocate spend

Maintain consistent budget year-round. Consider increasing during winter months for auto accident cases. Monitor for major local accidents (multi-car pileups) where awareness may drive searches.