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How Long Does the Claims Process Take?

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Several factors can influence the length of your personal injury claim process.

Personal injury cases are one of those things that shouldn’t be rushed.

There are numerous steps involved in the claims process, and each requires an appropriate amount of time in order to make sure you receive proper compensation.

We’ve published an article that takes a long, hard look at the steps of the claims process and how long a successful injury claim typically takes to settle. Here are some highlights.

There are many steps in the claims process

After an accident, the ball should get rolling as soon as possible for your injury claim. That being said, the first step you should take is to contact a personal injury attorney immediately.

After contacting an attorney comes starting paperwork and investigating your claim. Complicated cases can include many witness statements that need to be reviewed, insurance disputes that need to be settled, and damages that should be added up. All of this takes time – anywhere from six months to a year!

Most cases are settled after this; however, if not, you may need to file a lawsuit and go to trial. A verdict can add another 1-2 years onto the wait. This means you could be waiting for upwards of 3 years to receive your compensation.

What determines how long a claim will take?

Each case is different, but there are certain aspects that can determine how long your claim will take to reach settlement. They include:

  • Complex Cases: Complex cases like medical malpractice will take longer to process and settle than a simpler slip and fall.
  • Severity of Your Injuries: If your injuries are severe, it may take longer to for the extent of your damages to be added up. It’s important to wait until then because not doing so can lessen your compensation.
  • Your Patience: It’s hard to wait, but showing patience in a personal injury case could mean more compensation. Settling quickly often means you’re sacrificing some of your money.

For more information on the expected timetable of your personal injury claim, check out our infographic to get an idea.

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Comments

  1. Elmer Hawkins says

    September 7, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    I live in Tallahassee Florida I had an doctors appointments July 23 of this my blood pressure was a little high than normal my doctor prescribed me lisinopril 20 mg after 3 dosage my tounge begin to swell and wouldn’t stop I drove myself to the emergency room check in woke up in ICU from an induced coma. Stayed in ICU for seven my total stay in the hospital was ten days from that incident.I could have died and I feel that I was damage

    Reply
    • Carrie Warren says

      September 11, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Hi Elmer.

      I’m so sorry to hear about this. Thank goodness you recovered! My best advice is to speak with a local attorney. The vast majority will offer free consultations so it won’t cost you anything but time.

      Here’s a good place to start: https://www.enjuris.com/personal-injury-law-firms/

      Best of luck!

      Reply

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