How Long Will My Case Take? | Seattle Wrongful Death Lawyer

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The length of time it takes to settle a case, from your Seattle personal injury lawyer’s first demand letter to actually getting your money, varies quite a bit. It can take several weeks, a few months, or even longer. If your injuries are relatively minor and it is clear who is at fault in a case, you can usually settle in about a month or two. However, every case is different; your Seattle personal injury lawyer will advise you about how long it should take to settle your particular case. Many factors affect the length of the settlement process, such as:

Is the insurance adjuster handling a lot of other cases?

Are your damages well documented?

Is the insurance company’s client clearly at fault?

Are you partially at fault?

Are any third parties at fault

Are the insurance company’s internal claims procedures complex (for example, does it take several layers of supervisors to approve a settlement offer)?

How reasonable is your initial settlement demand?

What time of year is it (some months are better for settlement than others)?

What is the current state of the economy?

Just remember to be reasonable and patient and listen to your Seattle personal injury lawyer’s advice. If you are not already represented by an attorney, please contact the Premier Law Group, PLLC for a free evaluation of your case.