This is another answer that depends on many factors. If your injuries are severe or even life-threatening, you may need ongoing medical care for the rest of your life. In these extreme cases, your settlement may be massive and you may not get it all at once.
In other cases where your settlement is paid out at once, depending on the amount, it may take several weeks after finalizing the settlement for you to receive the money. You should not worry during this time. This is a natural part of the legal process.
To speed up the time between now and when you collect settlement funds, you can speak with a lawyer today. The sooner you pick up the phone or chat online with a knowledgeable Boston dog attack lawyer, the sooner they can get working on your case, aggressively fighting to protect your rights and collect every dollar you deserve.