If you are seriously injured in a car accident, your case could take just a few months. Cases involving clear liability and egregious conduct by another driver are likely to be settled sooner.
Complicated cases involving multiple motorists, complex legal issues, or catastrophic injuries, may take more than a year to resolve if your case goes to court. That is why clients who retain experienced personal injury attorneys benefit from law firms who have a track record of proven results.
Experienced law firms and personal injury attorneys ensure your case is resolved with top experts and resources to secure the strongest legal outcome for you.
What to expect when you file a personal injury claim:
- Retaining legal counsel quickly after a motor vehicle accident is important. Experienced attorneys guide you through the legal process, safeguard your legal rights and potentially help resolve your legal claim faster.
- The at-fault driver’s insurance company hires defense counsel to delay, deny, minimize and fight legitimate personal injury claims. Having experienced personal injury attorneys fighting for you will help you recover fair compensation.
- Your personal injury attorneys will need time to investigate your case. This means your attorney will need to secure police reports, collect important medical treatment records, interview witnesses, gather accident photographs, and investigate the accident to build your case.
- Personal injury cases that cannot be resolved with a negotiated settlement will require a lawsuit to be filed on your behalf. GTH has a team of experienced and successful trial attorneys who will fight for you at trial and who have a proven record of obtaining successful verdicts.
The backlog of court cases in Washington state is significant. It can take over a year for your case to go to court. However, many cases can be settled before court, even after a lawsuit is filed, particularly where the other side knows you have experienced trial lawyers fighting on your behalf.