There is no “average” length of time that settling a personal injury claim takes. Each case is unique. Thus, the amount of time it takes to settle a claim depends entirely on the case’s specifics. One personal injury claim may only take two or three weeks to resolve, while another will take two years.  Some injury claims may be relatively simple. In these cases, settlement can happen rather quickly. If liability and the amount of your damages are not in dispute, settling should not take long. In such cases, hiring an Van Wert personal injury attorney may not even be necessary.  On the other hand, if there is a dispute over a case’s facts, settling may take a long time. In these cases having a personal injury attorney is crucial. For example, if there is disagreement over who was at fault for causing an injury, a settlement outside of court may be difficult If the parties can’t resolve the issue through negotiations, it will likely go to trial. If a personal injury claim goes to trial, it is a safe bet that it will take quite a while to resolve. Other relevant factors that affect the settlement process’s length include the severity of the injury (or injuries), the extent and type of damages claimed, and what evidence exists to help prove a given claim.