You might feel frustrated by even a short wait to receive your settlement funds. After all, settlements sometimes happen only after months or even years of litigation. And you might wonder if there’s anything you can do to speed the process. Practically speaking, most of the potential sources of delay in receiving your settlement payment, discussed above, are out of your hands. That said, you can ensure that nothing you do slows the process down. For example: Give your attorney your current contact information and tell them the best way to get ahold of you. Respond promptly to any requests from your attorney for information or permission to take action on your behalf. Provide your attorney with all information you have about accident-related debts and potential liens on your settlement funds arising from other obligations (such as child support or tax liabilities). Follow your doctor’s orders and lawyer’s advice while your legal action is pending, to minimize the number of disputes that might arise over who has liability or the potential size or terms of your settlement. The legal process almost never moves as fast as you wish it would. But by taking these measures you might avoid inadvertently causing delays of your own.