There are numerous factors that come to place when seeking the average time it takes to settle an injury case. That’s why our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers have put together a list of points to help you out. Here are some of the important factors that determine how long a settlement takes:
1. Whether there is a question about who caused the accident. Most cases can be settled if it is clear who caused the accident. In a case where there is a dispute about causation it is far more likely that the case will have to go to trial.
2. The amount and type of insurance that each person in the accident has. If there is only minimal insurance or minimal damage, the insurance company may want to settle quickly to avoid the costs of defense. If there are extensive injuries and substantial insurance, the insurance company will be more likely to resist settlement because more is at stake.
3. How serious the injuries are. If the injuries heal completely and quickly, it may not take much time to reach a settlement. If the injuries are more severe, it is important not to settle until the injuries have either healed or until the treating doctor is able to confidently diagnose how bad the injuries are and how permanent they will be.
4. How clear it is that the accident caused the injuries. Sometimes an injured person had a similar injury before the accident. In that event may be hard to determine how much of his current injuries are new and how much they are from his old accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured, it is natural to want to reach a settlement as quickly as possible. However, it is important not to rush into a settlement too soon. People in accidents are traumatized and often do not feel the full extent of their injuries for days, or even for weeks or months. If they settle their case too quickly, before they know the full extent of what has happened to them, they risk losing the right to full compensation for their injuries.
Our job at Koch and Brim is to give you a complete and honest evaluation of your case. We work with a number of skilled doctors who are familiar with automobile injures and know what to look for and how to treat them. While we are not doctors, we are experienced in evaluating our clients’ injuries. If you don’t have a case, we will tell you. If you do have injuries our Las Vegas car accident attorneys will do everything they can to get you fully evaluated, as quickly as possible, so you can get a settlement that is fair.