If you got injured in an accident, you may be wondering how long it could take to get a settlement. After all, you don’t want to spend years of your life waiting for your lawsuit to finally come to a close. Here are the different steps for a personal injury lawsuit as well as the estimated amount of time each will take.
Go to the Hospital
Right after your accident, go to the hospital for medical treatment. You could be there for a few hours or, if your injury is serious enough, get admitted and have to spend days or weeks there. No matter how long it takes, it’s important to call a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you get in touch with a personal injury lawyer, they will ask you for your medical records and proof of the accident, if you have any. A consultation could last an hour or more depending on the complexity of your case.
Personal Injury Lawyer Looks Into Your Medical Records
While you’re still receiving treatment, your personal injury lawyer will look into your records. They may advise against taking any action until you’ve fully healed and no longer need treatment. It all depends on your situation. This could take several months or more.
Lawyer Negotiates With Insurance
Once your lawyer has reviewed everything, they will make a demand with the insurance company and then negotiate if they need to. You may be waiting several weeks for this process to wrap up. If it doesn’t, you could choose to go to trial.
Going to Trial
A trial could take several months or even over a year. Typically, these cases never go to trial, though. If your injuries aren’t that serious and you can avoid a trial, your case could wrap up in just a few months.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Contact the personal injury firm Gash & Associates to get the compensation you deserve for your accident. We assist clients throughout Westchester County, and the best part is, we provide a free consultation. Get in touch today at (914) 328-8800.
