Why Do Personal Injury Cases Take So Long?
Many people that have been injured due to negligence hire a personal injury lawyer to handle the case on their own. Almost all of these people at some point wonder why do personal injury cases take so long? That is a great question. Here are some common reasons as to why they take so long.
First, your case cannot settle until your medical treatments has ended. For example, if you were involved in a car accident and injured your neck or back, you likely are receiving medical treatment. You may have already been to the hospital, your primary care physician (PCP), as well as perhaps a chiropractor or physical therapist. Only when the accident-related medical treatment has ended can your car accident lawyer settle the case.
However, if the insurance company does not make a full and fair settlement offer, then your case may go into litigation. This will cause your case to take even longer to settle. Litigation involves a lengthy process of discovery, depositions, court appearances, and other matters that take time. Most cases that are filed in court do settle. But for those that do not, a jury trial will be necessary.
Therefore, if you were involved in an accident that was not your fault, and you hire a lawyer to represent you, be prepared for a long and lengthy process. These cases are never fast to resolve. Contact us today as we would be pleased to help you with your case.
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