How long it takes to settle a car accident may involve different factors, and every case is different. An experienced San Antonio car accident lawyer with The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can expedite your claim while focusing on the goal of securing maximum compensation for you.
To get a better idea about how long it might take you to receive your settlement check, it’s essential to understand all the steps involved in the car accident settlement process, which generally includes the following:
This process may take several months or longer before it is completed.
Various factors can influence the time it takes to resolve a car accident claim, including the following:
When liability is straightforward, the case tends to settle faster. However, if liability is unclear, multiple parties are responsible for the accident, or you contributed to it, it may take longer to settle the case. Your San Antonio personal injury lawyer may need to conduct an independent investigation, gather evidence to clarify liability, and possibly hire accident reconstruction experts. These extra steps can increase the settlement timeline.
Your car accident lawyer will likely ask that you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) before attempting to settle your claim. This is the point when you have recovered as much as is expected and it can be more straightforward to estimate your future medical expenses and damages. The more severe your injuries, the longer it will take you to reach MMI. For serious injuries, you may require multiple services, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. You don’t want to accept a settlement before knowing the medical expenses you may have to pay in the future.
The complexity of your case can significantly affect the potential settlement timeline. Various factors can affect the complexity of a case, such as:
More complexities generally mean longer settlement timelines.
When you have suffered serious injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury, or your claim is more valuable, the insurance company may push back. They may try to argue that your medical expenses are unreasonable or try to blame you for the accident to diminish the value of your claim.
Every insurance company operates differently. Insurance companies may have different internal procedures that dictate how long they take for various aspects of the claim. Additionally, different companies have differing amounts of resources.
The willingness of the parties to settle the case can also affect how long it takes to resolve the case.
While it’s reasonable that you want to get your settlement check, you don’t want to settle for less than you deserve. An experienced car accident attorney from The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can estimate the timeline for your case. Learn more when you call for a free consultation.
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