It may take time to secure the full and fair compensation you deserve for the damages sustained in a car accident. Some cases are settled in a few weeks, while others may take more than a year. Your attorney will be able to give you an idea of how long this will take once they have taken all of the factors involved into consideration. Insurance companies often take a great deal of time to examine and analyze information related to your health issues, photos, and records, and to conduct interviews with witnesses.