It wouldn’t make sense for you to put off submitting a claim for compensation if you were hurt in a car accident that was caused due to someone else’s negligence. You are still entitled to compensation even if you were partly to blame for the car accident. Despite the fact that you are entitled to get financial aid for the damages, insurance firms will do everything in their power to deny your claim. The insurance industry is notorious for when it comes to paying the victims. Need the help of a professional? Reach out to Husain Law & Associates, P.C.
In this blog, we will look at some of the things that can influence how fast your car accident claim gets processed.
The time to recover:
One of the most significant variables that might impact how long it takes for a claim to settle is the victim’s recovery time from their injuries. How come? This is usually true because it’s not easy to determine how much money will be spent on medical expenses and what other costs are involved until the victim has fully recovered. Without the victim making a full recovery, you are unlikely to be able to forecast the expenses in the future. Suppose you suffered broken bones in an accident, unless you are fully recovered, no one can tell how much you’ll have to spend for treatment.
The severity of the injuries:
Another factor that can determine how long it will take for your claim to settle is the extent of the injuries you sustained. Were the injuries too severe? Will it take a significant amount of time to make a full recovery? Has the injury caused you both physical and mental strain? Ask yourself these questions.
Determining who is liable:
With the insurance company trying to shift the blame for the accident in order to wiggle its way out of paying you financial aid, it will take a long time to reach a conclusion regarding who was responsible for the accident. Moreover, if it’s a case of comparative negligence, it will take longer to determine who is the at-fault party.
Final thought:
Are you not sure about how long it would take for your compensation claim to settle or are you still considering filing a claim? Do not wait too long, as there is also the statute of limitations to keep in mind. Hire a lawyer today!