There is a 3 year statute of limitations on personal injury claims in your state, so plenty of time from a legal standpoint.  That could be why your attorney is in no hurry.  But I understand you need your bills paid.  Write your attorney a letter and let him know what is going on on your end.  Tell him that if he does not call you to give you a status of your claim within such and such time (I'm assuming there has been no lawsuit filed yet), that you will have to consider retaining different counsel. Ask him what action he has taken so far.  The problem might also have to do with the fact that the person who hit you has no insurance.  Often times, if someone has no insurance, it also means they don't have money.  If he has little in the way of assets, you may not be able to get much from him.  If you have your own insurance, you should submit your bills to them right away.