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This depends on the specific details of your case, and can be incredibly hard to predict. However, the majority of personal injury cases are settled out-of-court, which is faster than a trial. A claim that involves more serious injuries or complex liability issues will take longer to settle; insurance companies will fight it harder. Sometimes insurers offer a quick settlement because they know the case is worth more but injured accident victims can’t afford to wait; this is an unfair move, and the right personal injury attorney will help you guard against it. Having an attorney on your side will speed up the process, but it could still take months or years, especially if it does go to trial.

Regardless of what pre-existing medical conditions you had, you can still legally seek damages from a defendant who is liable for your injuries. However, these types of cases can be more complicated; your insurer or the defendant’s insurer may try to reduce your settlement to account for the pre-existing condition even if they aggravated it, which is why hiring a lawyer to advocate for you is so important.

At a first glance, it may seem that no one is at fault for your accident. This may be the case, but it could also be true that you simply don’t have all of the information, and there was actually someone to blame for your injuries. For example, if you slipped and fell at a restaurant, you may think you are just clumsy, but an investigation could reveal a wet spot on the floor that was not clearly marked. If a window breaks in your office during a storm, shattering you with glass, you may think it was a freak act of nature, but an investigation could reveal that your employer did not adequately secure the building. A personal injury lawyer like Giddings Law Group can help you determine whether or not someone is liable for your injuries.

This is another matter that varies by state. In Florida, the statute of limitations to file a personal injury claim is two years. Because various factors can delay filing, it is advisable to contact an attorney as soon after the accident as possible!

Short answer – yes!

Longer answer – It is always a good idea to work with an attorney if you were injured in an accident. Research shows that plaintiffs who hire personal injury lawyers to represent them and handle their cases have a higher likelihood of payout, settle cases faster, receive higher amounts, and are more satisfied (on average) than plaintiffs who attempt to negotiate or recover damages on their own.

When you are injured, it is difficult to focus on healing and deal with insurance companies and medical bills at the same time. You don’t know all of your options or what your case is truly worth. If your case is complex, or if there are large costs involved, or if you just want sound legal guidance, hiring a personal injury lawyer is the way to go.