How Long Will A Virginia Personal Injury Claim Take?

Many of our clients are eager to learn how long their personal injury claim will take. Unfortunately, there is no quick or easy answer to this question. Here’s how the average timeline often works out:

  1. Initial consultation. When a potential client schedules an initial meeting with our team, they share their story and learn of their legal options. This leads to a decision of whether to work together or not. If the person decides to hire our firm, they’ll sign an agreement allowing us to represent them.
  2. Investigation. Our team will work to investigate the accident that caused your injuries. We’ll be looking into the statements of witnesses, the police accident reports and photographs taken at the scene. In some cases, we may even hire experts to better understand what led to the incident.
  3. Documentation. Your attorney will work with your healthcare providers to assemble as much information about your injuries as possible. Medical information will be compiled to establish the injuries were in fact sustained in your accident.
  4. Settlement negotiations. In order to receive a fair compensation package from your insurance company, we compile a demand package that contains pertinent results from the investigation and documentation process. Most cases are resolved at this point, but negotiations with the insurance company can continue for a lengthy period of time. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, a lawsuit may be filed.
  5. Filing a lawsuit. Whether through arbitration, mediation or going to trial, we’ll work tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

These steps can vary in length depending on the case, so there is no cut and dried answer to questions about how long the process takes. It depends highly upon how long a client takes to fully recover from their injuries and the amount of time the insurance company takes to offer a fair settlement. A Virginia personal injury lawyer can help you understand how long your case may take to settle.

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyers

If you’ve been in injured in an accident, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer about your legal rights. Our Virginia personal injury lawyers have helped victims injured by the negligence of another for over 34 years. If you’d like to setup a free consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact us today 877-544-5323.

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