The length of time that any wrongful death claim will take can depend on several factors, including the strength of your case, the damages you and your family have suffered, and whether or not liability is an issue. If liability is not an issue in your case, it may be possible to settle within months. However, if the at-fault party contests liability and it becomes necessary to go to court, the length of the case will depend on the schedule of the court and whether or not the case goes all the way to trial - in which case, your claim can take up to two to three years.