Maryland Accident Attorney: How Long Will My Frederick Accident Case Take

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Every day we get this question from our auto accident clients. Many people think that every accident case is the same and that every case will be concluded quickly. That is not true. Every case is different, and therefore, the time it takes for your case to reach a conclusion (trial outcome or settlement) varies depending on the facts of each case. Here are some factors that will affect the time your case will take to close:

• Seriousness/extent of injuries
• Treatment timetreat until you feel better
• Obtaining all medical records in the case
• Getting bills reduced and/or paid
• Time between filing claim with insurance company and beginning negotiations
• Negotiating a settlementcan take a few days or several months
• If a settlement is not reached, time it takes to file a lawsuit
• Courts take at least one month to schedule your hearing, oftentimes it takes longer
• If case is not settled before trial, you must wait until your court date
• Length of trial
• Waiting for your check for compensation from insurance company

There are very many pieces in every accident case, and every piece affects each case differently. In the “ideal case,” where there is a low impact crash and injuries are minor, treatment will usually last for about 1-2 months and then a demand letter is sent to the insurance company, and about 1-2 months later, negotiations can begin. So the “perfect case” can be concluded in a few months. However, in other cases where injuries are more severe, treatment alone could take numerous years.

Next time you are wondering why your accident case is taking a long time to conclude, you should understand that oftentimes it is not your attorney that is delaying the process, but instead the insurance company that is causing significant delay.