Before you take the steps to file a personal injury lawsuit, you are probably wondering how long the entire process will take. The popular belief that all lawsuits will drag on and on is not always true, but some people are even hesitant to file a lawsuit because they fear it will just take forever to resolve. However, on the flip side, some people think that filing the lawsuit will result in an immediate return of compensation, which is highly unlikely.
This question is difficult to answer without considering many factors because a variety of things can affect the length of your personal injury case. In general, a personal injury case will settle more quickly if you are willing to take less compensation, but you have to consider how much compensation you would be giving up for a quicker settlement. Most lawsuits end up settling before a trial regardless of how long they take.