Estimating the average length of time for a bicycle injury claim to settle is not very straightforward. It depends on the specific circumstances. For example, if you have been seriously injured in your accident, it will take much longer to complete medical treatment. In any personal injury case, it’s vital to recover from your injuries before accepting a settlement offer. The reason for this is fairly simple. You cannot know how much your medical treatment will cost until it is complete. Therefore, it’s safest to wait until you know the total value of your case before agreeing to an offer. There are many possible reasons to wait before accepting a settlement, but this example is common.