Every personal injury case is utterly unique to the facts involved, which means it’s very difficult to estimate a timeline before the specifics are carefully considered. Ultimately, the primary concern in your personal injury case is obtaining the compensation that you deserve, without losing sight of how important it is to keep things moving smoothly forward. If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence, our experienced Cambria County personal injury attorneys at Silverman, Tokarsky & Forman, L.L.C., welcome the opportunity to help.
When Claims Are Likely to Settle Relatively Quickly
If all the following factors apply, your personal injury claim may settle in the span of just a few months:
- The matter of the other party bearing liability is clear.
- The medical care you require is complete, which means that your injuries were likely moderate, rather than serious.
- The involved insurance company is willing to negotiate fairly.
Often, the insurance company is a sticking point. They are motivated by profits, which means they generally take whatever steps they can to keep settlements low. Sometimes, however, insurance companies are willing to resolve claims at this level more quickly, as a means of concentrating on larger cases. This is never, however, a certainty.
Factors that Tend to Slow Down Personal Injury Cases in Cambria County
Personal injury cases in Cambria County are heard at the Cambria County Court of Common Pleas in Ebensburg. And the court’s crowded docket will play a critical role in the pacing of your case. Other factors that can make a big difference include the following:
- You suffered serious injuries and are still being treated for them.
- The at-fault party has launched a dispute regarding liability.
- There is more than one negligent party or insurance policy involved.
- You bear up to 50 percent of the fault for the accident.
- Expert medical testimony and professional accident reconstruction are required.
Often, personal injury cases settle before they make it to court, but if you need to file a lawsuit to move things along, your case is likely to take longer. This generally translates to about 12 to 24 months in total.
Steps that Can Help
There are important steps you are advised to take in order to help keep your case moving along and to protect your right to fair compensation along the way. These include:
- Seek the immediate medical attention that you require, and carefully follow your doctor’s instructions.
- Consult with a persuasive personal injury lawyer early on and allow them to speak on your behalf while skillfully championing your rights.
- Take a break from social media while your case is pending.
It’s Time to Reach Out to Our Experienced Cambria County Personal Injury Lawyers
Our capable Cambria County personal injury lawyers at Silverman, Tokarsky & Forman dedicate our impressive practice to skillfully guiding challenging cases like yours toward optimal outcomes, and we’re here for you, too. For more information about everything we can do to help, please don’t wait to reach out by contacting us online or giving our firm a call at 814-536-8600 today.
