Why 9 out of 10 Injury Victims Do Nothing—and What That Means for Your Firm

Hey ,

Most of us have bought into the idea that America is wildly litigious—people ready to sue over a stubbed toe or lukewarm coffee. But what if the truth is actually the opposite?

In our latest Masters of Growth podcast episode, I sat down with David Engel, longtime torts professor and author of The Myth of the Litigious Society, and what he shared floored me.

Here’s the stat that’s haunted me since: 9 out of 10 people with a legitimate injury case never even speak to a lawyer. Not one. They just… do nothing.

They “lump”—a legal term for quietly absorbing harm without seeking justice.

In this conversation, David breaks down:

• Why injury victims are far more likely to suffer in silence than file a claim

• The emotional and cultural forces—like self-blame, religious beliefs, and what society calls “normal”—that keep people from pursuing justice

• How our assumptions about who sues and why are not just wrong, but harmful

• What this massive hidden population means for law firms like yours—and the people you’re meant to serve

If you care about reaching and helping real people—not just marketing to leads—this is one you’ll want to hear .

👇 Watch the full episode below 👇

Cheers,
Julien Emery
Founder, Superpanel

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