Why is my injury case taking so long to settle?

After you are involved in an accident, hire a lawyer and are recovering from your injuries, all you want is for someone to pay and pay you immediately. Unfortunately, settlements do not happen quickly.  There are many steps your attorney must take before settling your case and these things can take a long time.

When you hire a law firm they must evaluate your case before demanding any type of compensation. In order to properly evaluate your case, your attorney must review the facts of the case and hear your side of the story. They also need to get in touch with the other people or companies involved and find out their side of the story as well. Next, they will need to wait for you to receive all the necessary treatment for your injuries; a good attorney will never try to settle your case until they know the full extent of your damages, both physical & financial. Sometimes your attorney will wait to file a lawsuit because they will attempt to negotiate a settlement without having to file a formal lawsuit. Your claim can be settled pre-litigation up until the time your case reaches the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations to file a suit is different in every state, but that is the deadline you need to either file your lawsuit, reach a settlement or the claim is dismissed.

Once your lawsuit is filed the other party has time file an answer in order for the suit to move forward.  Lawsuits can take up to a year or longer depending upon the complexity of the case.  You also must keep in mind that courts and judges are very busy so this may add even more time to your lawsuit.  

Your attorney and the opposing attorney will make different discovery demands in order to defend and build each of their cases. Not all discovery is easily available so this process may take longer than expected. Once discovery is completed the court will usually try to help settle your case by possibly suggesting mediation. If a settlement agreement cannot be reached by the parties involved in the lawsuit the court will set a trial date for your case.

How do I pay my bills while I am waiting for the legal process to play out and I’m injured and going to medical treatments?

While you have to wait for your lawyer to fight for the money you deserve, its very easy to fall behind on your bills that don’t quit. That is why Bridgeway Legal Funding is here to help.  Bridgeway Legal Funding can help you get the money you need today and you only have to pay it back if you win your case. Talk a Bridgeway team member today and you could have the money you need to stay afloat within 24 hours.