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This is one of the first things a potential client asks me, and it’s an excellent question. The short answer is that it depends…

There are so many factors involved, but most clients are looking at 2 to 3 years.

The next question is “Why does it takes so long?!”

That, luckily, is much easier to answer…

When you or your family are facing a difficult situation because of an accident or illness, 2-3 years can feel like an eternity. But there are a number of reasons it takes this long to resolve a personal injury lawsuit. I’m going to run through those reasons so that, when your personal injury lawyer mentions them to you, you’ll know exactly what he or she is talking about.

There’s no sugar-coating it: Legal procedure takes time.

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Imagine that you’ve had a motor vehicle accident and suffered an injury.   So here is what to do after a car accident.

You’re home from the hospital and for the first time in a few days, you’ve got time to think about your next steps.

You want to go to work, but you can’t. You know the accident shouldn’t have happened and now you’re possibly looking at years of medical expenses. You may be angry, frustrated or frightened about how you’re going to support yourself and your family.

This is calm after the storm. When the situation sinks in, it’s a difficult time. But it’s a also a critical time.

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Your job is your livelihood, and you depend on it to take care of your loved ones, your family and yourself.

When your livelihood is jeopardized because you’re unable to work due to mental or physical disability, your first thought may be to turn to private insurance for help.

This is already a tough situation, so imagine how you’d feel if your claim was denied by your insurance company?

Each year, I meet with many people who paid for insurance coverage to help them in their greatest hour of need, only to be told by the insurance company that, now that they need the help, they can’t collect.

The reality is that very few people who are in a situation where they can’t work have the mental and physical fortitude to go up against an insurance company. It’s a David vs. Goliath situation and the stress of dealing with an insurance company of any size – let alone the big companies – if often untenable.

But you do have options.

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Personal injury law is different than other types of law because we only get paid if you get paid.

It changes the client-lawyer dynamic and I believe it leads to a higher level of client service and getting the personal injury compensation you deserve.

That’s why, in a personal injury lawsuit, both lawyers and clients have a responsibility to each other. When you hire us, you’re trusting us to help you. When we take your case, we’re trusting you too.

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