Every car accident case is different, therefore it is impossible to predict the specific timeline of your case. Car accident cases can vary in length from as little as a few months to as much as a few years depending on factors like the types of injuries involved, the extent of medical care required, the complexity of applicable case law, and whether or not the case goes to trial. Generally speaking, claims involving catastrophic or life-changing injuries such as traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage will take much longer to resolve than those involving comparatively minor injuries like whiplash.