There is no set time period for how long an injury case should take to settle. Personal injury cases may take a long time to reach an agreement or a very short time, depending on the parties, type of case and evidence available in the case, in addition to many other factors. Since it is usually difficult to determine when a case will end and when you will be compensated for your injuries and expenses, it is very important to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as you have been injured so they can start working on your case as soon as possible.