How Long Will it Take to Settle my Oregon Truck Accident Case?

Truck accidents can cause some serious damage. Aside from the major damage that they can do to your vehicle, it’s usually the injuries that tend to cause extensive losses. After the truck accident takes place, there is usually one question that people will ask: How long will it take to get compensated for what I lost? Our firm completely understands the urgency that people feel to settle after such horrific truck accidents take place. Along with the financial support that comes with these settlements to help you move on with your life, there is also a sense of closure that takes place once settlement is received. 

Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. While we can certainly help establish a projected timeline to give you an idea of how things might play out, many cases are made up of different variables that make it difficult to predict exactly how long things will take to play out. With that said, let’s take a look at what you should expect to see throughout your truck accident case. 

Most truck accident cases cause extreme damages. When it comes to injuries, these accidents often result in casualties or long-term disabilities. When there is extensive harm like this in terms of injuries and medical treatment, the ongoing analysis can take some time. It takes time for doctors to create treatment plans that can be translated into financial terms related to the support that is needed. 

This last part of the process can be quite lengthy at times. This is the negotiation procedure that takes place between your lawyer and the legal services of the trucking company. There will be some back-and-forth related to the liability findings, the medical treatment findings and the amount of available insurance. If these negotiations fail to bring about a settlement, then you will go to trial. The trial itself could take many months.