There is no set amount of time it takes for a truck accident claim to settle in Texas. However, we do need to caution you that these cases typically take longer than a traditional vehicle accident claim. In the best-case scenario, the insurance carrier will approve full compensation and send the money within a month or so after the incident occurs. However, insurance carriers can be notoriously difficult to deal with, particularly when they are backed by a well-funded trucking company and legal team.
If there is any dispute about fault for the incident or if the insurance carrier disagrees with how much compensation to pay, this could drag negotiations out for months or even more than a year. If it becomes necessary to file a civil personal injury lawsuit against the truck driver, company, or maintenance team, this puts the case into the civil court system in Texas. This means that it will take longer for the claim to be resolved. If a jury trial becomes necessary, it could take several years for a case to resolve. Please understand that most cases do not go all the way to a jury.
At The Doan Law Firm, our team is fully prepared to take your case as far as necessary to ensure that you recover the compensation needed.