How long to settle an auto accident personal injury case in tx?

It depends on the extent of your injuries, and whether or not you are choosing to settle with the insurance company directly or if you plan to get a lawyer.

The way to decide that is whether or not you have significant "pain and suffering", which is based on the "quality of life lost" and is not a tangible thing you can place monetary value on, unlike hospital visits, time off from work, medical bills, etc. If you have a serious injury that changes your quality of life, such as a lost limb, permanent physical damage or debilitating pain, or if your injury caused you to change your lifestyle, such as if you're an NBA All-Star and your hand is crushed, meaning you'll never play the same again, you should definitely get a lawyer. Which could mean 3 months to 4 years to settle, depending on how willing the other insurance company is to pay your demand (typically they start at the lowest possible offer and work their way up).

If you have moderate to minor injuries, save yourself the time and money and work it out on your own. you won't get a better settlement from the insurance company unless you can prove "pain and suffering", and most lawyers in the TX area will take 33% of what you are awarded.

In short…

Severe injuries (including "pain and suffering") – Get a lawyer. Expect it to take at least 6 months to a year.

Moderate injuries (hospital visits, physical therapy) – Expect at least 3 months.

Minor injuries (no permanent damage) – 1- 2 months.

Please note that these timeframes include the time you should WAIT to make sure your injuries COMPLETELY HEAL. Once you accept a payment from an insurance company, the case is considered settled and they are no longer obligated to pay you any additional monies (should you find yourself in more pain down the road).

Two months if you are willing to accept a crummy offer. five years if you take it to trial.

That really depends entirely on you. 100% on you.

You settle – when you're ready. (and hopefully that is before the statute of limitations runs)

It depends on the extent of the injuries. If they are minor and you have completed treatment, you can submit your bills now for settlement. I do not agree with getting an atty. most insurance companies are fair and if you have documentation to back up your injuries you will get a reasonable settlement. Involving an atty only costs YOU money and increases your auto insurance in the long run.

How long to settle an auto accident personal injury case in tx?