How Long Will It Take To Settle My Personal Injury Case?
Once a personal injury lawsuit is filed, Oakland attorney Andrew Dósa estimates roughly 9 to 15 months of litigation before reaching an agreement, largely because insurers often respond unrealistically. For simpler claims he usually tries to settle before filing, since there's little economic incentive to run up litigation costs on a straightforward case.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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When should you file an injury lawsuit early?
When insurers won't respond reasonably, filing early can be worthwhile; for simpler claims the attorney usually tries to settle before filing to avoid running up litigation costs.
How long does an injury case take once filed?
Roughly 9 to 15 months of litigation before reaching an agreement, largely because insurers often respond unrealistically.
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