How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another, you are most likely facing difficult times. Costly medical bills can pile up quickly and if you’re unable to work while you’re recovering, lost wages can make it even harder to pay your monthly bills. It is perfectly understandable that when facing these financial hardships, one of the first questions you may have is how long it will take for your personal injury case to resolve.
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to give a concrete answer to this question. Every personal injury claim is unique, and the specifics of your case will dictate the length of time it takes to settle. In general, most personal injury lawsuits take several months to several years to resolve.
If you’ve been injured in the Denver area, Pushchak Law can help. Mr. Pushchak can guide you through the entire personal injury lawsuit process, and he’ll fight aggressively to ensure you recover the compensation you deserve. While he always strives to settle your case as quickly as possible, he’s prepared to take your case to trial if a settlement isn’t in your best interests. At Pushchak Law, our goal is to protect your rights and help you maximize the value of your compensation.
Factors Impacting the Length of Your Personal Injury Case
There are a variety of factors impacting the length of time it will take to resolve your personal injury case:
- Severity of the injury – In general, the more severe the injury, the longer it will take to resolve your case. This is due to the fact that severe injuries often require more extensive medical treatments and more time to heal. You won’t know the total value of your damages until all necessary treatments have been performed and any future treatments that will be required are determined.
- Complexity of the case – Simple cases such as dog bite attacks where the dog’s owner is always liable will generally resolve faster than complex cases associated with medical malpractice injuries. In addition, cases that involve multiple defendants, contested liability, or other elements that increase the complexity of the case will typically result in a longer timeline.
- Amount of damages – In general, cases involving high dollar damages take longer to resolve than cases where the monetary damages were relatively small.
- Caseload in your jurisdiction – If your case goes to trial, you’re at the mercy of the courts regarding court dates. If there is a high caseload, it may delay the start of your trial.
- Whether the case goes to trial – Not all cases go to trial. If you’re able to reach a settlement with the negligent party, your case will resolve more quickly. However, if your case goes to trial, the timeline will be significantly extended.
Since there are many factors impacting the timeline of your case, the sooner you speak to an attorney, the better. Waiting six months, a year or longer to hire an attorney and file your case will delay the start of this process. In order to ensure your case is resolved in a timely manner, it’s best to speak to a personal injury attorney immediately following your injury.
Pushchak Law Can Help
If you’ve been injured by the negligence of another, Pushchak Law can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Brian Pushchak has helped hundreds of personal injury victims in the Denver area receive the justice they deserve. His extensive experience and proven track record of success will give you the edge you need when seeking to maximize the value of your compensation.
You’ll benefit from Mr. Pushchak’s unique Informed Decisions™ Approach focused on ensuring you receive the best possible outcome on your personal injury case. This approach keeps you in control of the entire process. Mr. Pushchak will discuss your goals for the case in detail and explain your legal rights and options to you. He’ll answer any questions you have to ensure you understand the strategy he recommends.
While Mr. Pushchak always strives to settle your case whenever possible to ensure you receive your compensation in a timely manner, he understands that a settlement may not always be in your best interest. In these situations, he’s prepared to fight for your rights in court to ensure your compensation reflects the total extent of your damages.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. Pushchak Law serves clients in Denver and the surrounding areas of Colorado.
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