How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case?

When you have a personal injury case, you don’t want to drag it out forever. Personal injury settlements can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of years. Find yourself in a motorcycle accident and need money right away? The good news is that personal injury claims take only as long as you want them to, depending on the kind of settlement needed. Talk to your lawyer about what kind of settlement you want upfront.

Insurance Companies Push for the Quickest Settlement

Insurance companies everywhere, from the East Coast to Salt Lake City, will try to reach a settlement as quickly as possible. But a quick settlement is almost always detrimental to the affected party, especially in cases of soft tissue damage, which may require physical therapy for a full recovery. Quick settlements can also be a poor choice for persons who have traumatic injuries, such as those suffered in a vehicle or motorcycle accident.

Getting a Good Settlement

In order to reach a satisfactory settlement, the insurance company will want to review all medical records relevant to the case. Insurance companies need to know the extent of the injury, whether you will have residual issues from it and possible medical treatments you might need in the future. Reviewing and evaluating all the medical records can take time, from a few months to even a year in some cases.

The Best Settlements Take Time

A good settlement requires extensive negotiation from your lawyer. Someone who has extensive injuries from a multi-vehicle car and motorcycle accident outside Salt Lake City might take a long time to fully recover, and the insurance company may make several offers before reaching a settlement.

In summation, the length of a personal injury case can be as long or as short as you want it to be. You can settle a case quickly, as long as you are willing to settle for less money. But whether you live in Salt Lake City or the Pacific Northwest, refer to your local personal injury lawyer for advice before settling for less.

Natalie Benoy is a legal writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter