There is no guarantee of how long it will take to reach a settlement in a truck accident case. It could be several months or years, depending on if the case goes to trial.
However, it is safe to say that your case will most likely settle if you hire an experienced Chattanooga truck injury lawyer. That’s because insurance companies know that trials are more expensive and riskier. It’s in their favor to place a full and fair settlement offer on the table before going to court.
With that said, expect the negotiations process to go on for a while. Most insurance companies do not agree to settlements until they see a real risk of going to trial. For this reason, it is common for an insurance company to make a good settlement offer right before the trial begins.