The victims of accidents have a lot to deal with after they’ve been hurt. They are dealing with injuries, physical pain, trauma, and financial losses. You might be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit for your accident, but you are probably worried about how long the process will take.
It’s not possible to tell you with absolute certainty how long your specific lawsuit will take. However, we can give you a general idea of how long each step will take so that you can also get an idea of when you could expect to receive a settlement. Below, here is some information on the process of filing an injury claim and a general time frame.
First, you should know that North Carolina has a time limit for filing a personal injury claim. The law gives you two years to bring your case against the at-fault party. Try not to wait too long to file, because important evidence could disappear if you don’t act quickly.
The first main step in the injury claim process is investigating the accident and gathering evidence that proves what occurred and who was to blame for the accident. This step can be over the first day if enough evidence is readily available. However, this step could take a few weeks to a few months if there is more to your accident than meets the eye.
For example, if a defective product caused your injury, it might take serious investigating to show that the product was defective.
The second step is calculating your total losses and putting together the actual claim paperwork. This can take a few months. In many cases, you will want to wait until your injuries have healed and you’ve received all the medical care you will need. That way, you can include all this information in your claim. Some injuries are more serious, so you won’t want to wait.
The third step is to submit your claim and evidence to the at-fault party’s insurance company. Again, this can take a few weeks to several months. This time frame is out of your control, as you’ll be waiting on the insurer to get back to you. However, there are laws that demand the insurer not cause unnecessary delays when processing a claim.
If your Charlotte case goes to trial, this can further lengthen the process. This could mean a time frame of a year or longer. Don’t lose hope if your case does require court, as most injury lawsuits won’t last longer than two years to complete.
The time frame for a personal injury claim or lawsuit will vary from case to case, but hopefully you now have a better understanding of the general timeline.
For more information on the personal injury claim process for an accident, call a Charlotte personal injury attorney at The Nye Law Group. To receive a free case assessment, call 704-285-6319 or visit our website to learn more about our law firm.
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