The amount of time it takes to receive a settlement from a car accident varies case by case. Before the insurance company or defendant makes an offer, there are a few things that must happen.
First, you need to be at maximum medical improvement. This means that any major medical treatments needed due to your injuries have been completed. Second, you will need to obtain all medical reports that indicate potentially lost wages or future medical bills due to ongoing treatment. Finally, you need to send a demand package to the insurance company with all of these details. Depending on the insurance company you are filing a claim with, the response takes anywhere from 15 to 90 days.
Sometimes this entire process will take months. Sometimes it will take years. That’s why having a positive working relationship with your legal team is critical. You’ll be spending a lot of time with them, and if you don’t have a good rapport with them, it can be challenging to work with them in such a close capacity long-term.
At Shaw Cowart LLP, we value our relationship with all of our clients – and we encourage anyone with questions about our firm and how we work to reach out for a free car accident case review today. In a case review, a car accident lawyer help you better understand what it’s like to work with our firm.