How Long Does It Take To Reach A Personal Injury Settlement? | Denver Injury Lawyer

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The length of time needed to reach a personal injury settlement in Colorado varies with each situation. Every scenario is as different as the people involved. The facts of how your injury occurred, the length of time needed to recover from your injury, and the willingness — or lack thereof — of the insurance company to negotiate in good faith are variables that play into the time needed to reach a settlement.

Waiting can be very frustrating. It may be downright infuriating and unjust, especially when you are not at fault for your injuries. You are forced to sit at home, watch medical bills pile up, along with household bills, while you miss work because of your injuries. You have to scrape by to find adequate transportation. Perhaps you have to rent or borrow a car. You might need to take public transportation to get to your doctors’ appointments. In the meantime, your family also feels the brunt of your frustration. You cannot stop caring for your children because you are hurting. In short, your world seems like it is spinning out of control and desperation builds. You begin to think that any settlement you get is better than waiting. It is at this point when you need to be at your strongest.

Insurance companies like to play the waiting game. They force people into making decisions that are not in the best interest of the injured person in the long run. You may want to settle for less just to get it over with. While that is your choice, you could leave money on the table. Agreeing to a smaller settlement will help alleviate your immediate needs, but you could wind up regretting your decision. You may end up feeling like justice was not done if you settle. Your rights are gone forever when you settle your claim because the insurance company will ask you to sign a contract called a release before you get your settlement check. However, agreeing to a settlement is your decision and one that you should make in close consultation, weighing the costs and benefits of your decision.

The good news is that you can take an active role in prosecuting your claim by helping your Denver personal injury attorney. Here are some ideas where you can get involved in your case to help the claims process move along:

Stay in close contact with your personal injury attorney. You should ask how the process is going and whether there is anything you can do to help. Helping might be as simple as signing medical releases for your treatment or going to the local police department to get a copy of your accident report if you do not have a copy. Even merely asking reminds your attorney that you are interested in your case;
Preserve all of the evidence you have of the accident. Take photos of your injuries, of the accident scene if it is safe to do so, and your vehicle. Having photographs taken shortly after the accident preserves evidence. Remember that a picture is worth a thousand words;
Take the process seriously. Attend all of your medical appointments. Reschedule the appointments you miss and cancel only for good reasons; and
Be patient. Sometimes things take time. For instance, your attorney may be diligently investigating the accident and investigating whether you need an expert to help with your case. But, you must communicate with your attorney if your financial situation deteriorates and you need help. Your attorney might have the opportunity to settle the case for you.

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The personal injury attorneys at Zinda Law Group in Colorado know how to handle these situations to achieve the best results for our clients. We are dedicated to obtaining the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Our Denver accident attorneys will provide you expert legal advice while working work diligently to reach a fair and just resolution of your claim. Contact us at 800-863-5312 today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you with your Colorado personal injury claim.