How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take To Settle in Florida? (For 2024)
You recently suffered a severe injury because of another party’s fault. You know that the negligent party is responsible for your losses and damages. Now, you are wondering how long it will take to recover compensation. It is understandable to want to know how long you have to wait to receive compensation. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell exactly how long your personal injury case will take to resolve. Each case is unique, and no reputable lawyer will give you a definitive answer to this question. However, a qualified personal injury attorney can draw on their experience with cases like yours and estimate how long your case could possibly take to resolve. The length of your personal injury case depends on the specifics of your case. Depending on the specifics of your case, it can take a few months or years to resolve your case.
What Factors Can Impact the Duration of Your Personal Injury Case?
Several factors can affect the length of your personal injury case. The following are some of these factors;
Severity of Injuries
The more serious an injury is, the longer it could take for the case to be resolved. This is because the more severe the injury, the longer it could take to determine the full extent of damages. The more severe the injury, the longer it could take to understand its impact on the victim’s life. In a personal injury case, it is not advisable to accept a settlement before reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI). Maximum medical improvement is the stage where your condition is unlikely to improve further. The more severe the injury, the longer it takes to reach MMI.
Complexity of the Case
More complex cases can take longer to resolve. For instance, cases involving multiple defendants, shared fault, pre-existing conditions, disputed facts, or disputed damages might take longer to resolve. Also, cases in which liability is clear and not disputed may resolve faster than cases in which liability is an issue or is disputed.
Level of Cooperation
Prompt and comprehensive cooperation from involved parties can result in quick resolution of a personal injury case. On the other hand, if you or another party is uncooperative, it can prolong the personal injury claims process. For example, if you take too long to submit information to your attorney or the defense side delays submitting required documents, it could take longer to resolve your case.
Whether the Case Settles or Goes to Court
When a case is resolved outside of court through negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution methods, it can speed up the process compared to when a case goes to court. When a personal injury case goes to court, the court’s schedule and backlog can significantly impact the time it takes to reach a resolution.
Legal Representation
The attorney you hire can impact the length of your personal injury case. A competent and experienced lawyer can expedite the process. A skilled attorney can navigate the legal system efficiently, potentially speeding up the resolution of your case.
Contact Our Miami Personal Attorneys
Do you need help with a personal injury case? Contact our skilled Miami personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm.
The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Tampa, Ocala, Orlando, Bradenton, West Palm Beach, Daytona Beach, Naples, and Melbourne areas.
Source:
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