There is no easy answer to the question about how long it will take for your personal injury claim to be settled. You and your car accident attorney will be able to work together closely as they build your case, and early interactions with the insurance agent may provide an idea of whether or not there will be an extensive amount of negotiation required or not before you receive a fair settlement. Personal injury cases are typically settled out of court (with some estimates claiming that 5 out of 10 cases are settled before a lawsuit is filed, and 9 out of 10 are settled before trial), but these statistics have no bearing on determining how long your situation will take. Speak with a car accident attorney during a free initial consultation with our personal injury firm in Jacksonville, FL as soon as possible. Florida has a four-year statute of limitations for car accidents, and the sooner you hire an accident attorney, the more time they will have to build a comprehensive case and work towards an out-of-court settlement as quickly as possible. After too much time has passed, the only option may be to file a claim with the Florida courts.