22 March, 2024
Written by The Barnes Firm, reviewed by Richard Barnes
Rich Barnes
President
Depending on the severity of your injury, you can typically obtain a settlement after filing a construction accident claim within two years. Even so, it could take more time if you sustain a severe injury and opt to go to trial. In most cases, the amount of time it takes depends on the complexity of your injury.
Understanding how long it takes to obtain a settlement in a construction accident case helps victims make proper plans. A construction accident lawsuit can help you get the fair settlement you need to move on with your life.
More importantly, consider working with a trusted construction accident attorney who can provide legal support and guide you through the process.
A personal injury lawsuit goes through a series of steps, including finding an attorney, conducting investigations, filing a notice of claim, discovery process, negotiations, trial, and reaching a verdict.
While the above are normal processes of a lawsuit, there are distinct factors that can influence how long it takes to complete a construction accident lawsuit.
Here are the factors that may affect your construction accident lawsuit:
Many construction accidents cause severe injuries such as spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injuries that require a lengthy treatment plan. In such a case, a construction accident attorney may advise you to wait until you obtain maximum medical improvement before proceeding to trial.
Maximum medical improvement occurs when a patient recovers as much as possible. An attorney may request a delay of your lawsuit if you need more time to recover or respond to treatment.
If the at-fault party has refused to accept liability, you’re likely to endure a lengthy battle in court. There are numerous opportunities that an attorney can use to settle with a willing at-fault party.
If the at-fault party believes they can win the case, they’ll hire an attorney to defend them in court, possibly leading to a lengthy lawsuit.
If you’re seeking significant damages, your construction accident lawsuit could take longer to settle. Usually, the liable party will spend more time negotiating for a lower settlement value, leading to delays.
If you’re dealing with a construction company, they may hire a highly experienced attorney who may frustrate your efforts in court, leading to delays.
Things may get complicated if multiple parties are involved. Where multiple parties are involved, there might be multiple insurance claims and companies to contend with. Since different insurers are at play, delays may occur as they try to shift blame.
If you’ve sustained a severe injury, you deserve financial compensation for injury-related losses such as medical expenses and lost income. Unfortunately, a lengthy lawsuit may delay your efforts to recover from the injury.
You, therefore, deserve representation from an experienced attorney like The Barnes Firm, who can keep your construction accident lawsuit on track. Contact us online or at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation.
“As President of The Barnes Firm, I have dedicated my career to achieving justice in hundreds of cases for the victims of injuries caused through the fault of others. Additionally, I have been honored to have been elected Best Lawyer and a Super Lawyer”
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