One of the most common questions I receive from clients is “How long will it take to finish my case?” It’s always hard to answer this question, because it simply depends on what you as the client want in your case and the individual circumstances to each case. The least helpful response is that it could take any length of time. Let’s discuss why this is, and hopefully provide a little more understanding on the process for a personal injury case.
Stages of a Personal Injury Claim
Your personal injury case could only take a few months, or it could take years. It’s important to know that every case is different, the facts our different, the injuries are different, and this all plays in to the time period of a case. In many cases, the longer wait may offer you the chance of a larger settlement.
A personal injury case evolves in stages. After the accident, the first stage is your “recovery” period. During this time you are healing, and it’s also an excellent time to contact an attorney to help you through your claim. This time period also allows for the doctor to determine the full extent of your injuries. It is very important during this period that you take the time need to have your injuries fully evaluated and allow your body …show more content…
This is a term a doctor will use to explain that your medical condition has stabilized and no further improvement is expected; it’s as good as you are going to get. It’s necessary to wait until you are at MMI before settling so that you and your lawyer will know how to value your damages. Once you have reached this point your injuries and medical needs are known, this allows for negotiations to proceed. If you are able to reach a settlement that is agreeable to you, no lawsuit will be needed. If a settlement amount is not reached to adequately compensate you, then your case may proceed to
Stages of a Personal Injury Claim
Your personal injury case could only take a few months, or it could take years. It’s important to know that every case is different, the facts our different, the injuries are different, and this all plays in to the time period of a case. In many cases, the longer wait may offer you the chance of a larger settlement.
A personal injury case evolves in stages. After the accident, the first stage is your “recovery” period. During this time you are healing, and it’s also an excellent time to contact an attorney to help you through your claim. This time period also allows for the doctor to determine the full extent of your injuries. It is very important during this period that you take the time need to have your injuries fully evaluated and allow your body …show more content…
This is a term a doctor will use to explain that your medical condition has stabilized and no further improvement is expected; it’s as good as you are going to get. It’s necessary to wait until you are at MMI before settling so that you and your lawyer will know how to value your damages. Once you have reached this point your injuries and medical needs are known, this allows for negotiations to proceed. If you are able to reach a settlement that is agreeable to you, no lawsuit will be needed. If a settlement amount is not reached to adequately compensate you, then your case may proceed to