This depends entirely upon your car accident case. It could be a few weeks or take a year or more to be resolved. The fastest way to collect your money is to settle with the insurance company, but this is not always the best route because it may not cover the full extent of your injuries or associated long-term costs. Hiring a New Orleans accident lawyer is the wisest action to take in order to help you prove that your accident related injuries were caused by the negligent actions of the other driver and determine how much money you’ll need to fully compensate you for your current and ongoing expenses and losses. This may take longer, but is usually well worth the wait. JJC Law will fight to get you the best settlement possible, no matter how long your injuries are sustained. Read more about how long car accident lawsuits take.