It is often easy to reach a very quick settlement – if you are willing to accept a low offer that will leave you with medical expenses and other bills long after the settlement check has run out. Getting fair compensation often takes time- and the guidance of an experienced San Jose personal injury attorney.
One of the chief benefits of reaching a settlement is that it is faster than going to trial. How long it takes depends on how much evidence is in your favor, how determined the insurance company is to keep their settlement lower, and how willing you are to wait for a fair settlement. Reaching a settlement can often take months, depending on the amount of money involved, and a trial can be expected to take much longer. Unfortunately, there are too many factors to make a general statement about how long the process will take in any particular case.