New personal injury clients often ask how long the process of a case like theirs may take. The answer is that often it is not up to us in the determining process. There are many elements that go into determining the length of any particular personal injury case.
It is important not to rush through cases and prematurely close them, because in the even that more treatment is necessary, those cases cannot be opened again. Closing a case before you have finished treatment or have plateaued could lead to losses because the individual case is closed.
The time therefore depends on your recovery; make sure that you have completed treatment before getting a settlement because you do not want to need more money later. We recommend that you:
In Virginia, you generally have two years to file a lawsuit, and most lawyers will bring a case to court within one year. If you have any questions or are in need of representation, please contact the offices of Ben Glass at (571) 208 – 6910.
This information and more is available in our consumer guide, The Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim. Please click on this link in order to get access to a free chapter of the book.
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