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How Long Does it Take to Settle a Texas Car Accident Case Involving Injuries?

The length of time it takes to settle a Texas car accident case is different from case to case. Some car accident cases can be resolved quickly with the insurance company of the at-fault party. On other cases litigation might be necessary for the victims to recover what is a full and fair settlement for their case. The value of each case will differ from case to case. That being said, just because you have a friend who says he got some amount on his or her case, it might not be the same for your case. If a case can be resolved with an auto insurance company, it may be possible to resolve a case within 90 days of discharge from medical care. In auto accident cases involving litigation, the case may take more than one year to make its way through the litigation process to trial or final disposition. Below are some of the factors that can increase or decrease the amount time for your case to be resolved:

Insurance companies involved
Amount of time for the insurance company to accept liability
Severity of injuries
The length of time of your medical treatment for your injuries
Medical records and patient account records to support injuries
The degree of impact that your injuries on your future

At Pascoe Law Firm, our goal is help guide your through the car accident process so you can focus on your recovery. From the time you retain our office to represent you in your case, we begin the process of investigating your case in order to establish that the other driver’s negligence caused the collision.

Don’t Let The Insurance Company Trick You Into Giving Up Your Rights

Often, auto insurance companies will offer you a small amount of money and say something like, “I am so sorry to hear you are injured. Here is a check and should cover 2 doctor visits.” On the check it will say full and final payment. This means that is the only amount of money that they will pay. If you take that check and you have thousands of dollars in hospital bills, you just release them from liability. Insurance companies are now just transferring the money directly to your bank account. Make sure to talk to a car accident attorney before talking to the insurance company.

Car Accident Insurance Claims Process

After your doctors release you and you have reached maximum medical improvement, your attorney will order all of your medical bill and patient account records. At the Pascoe Law Firm we prepare every case as if we are taking it to trial. We order all of your records and bills with an affidavit from the custodian of records at your doctor’s offices. This sometimes takes a little longer but can save time if we need to take your case to litigation. It also shows the insurance company that we are fully prepared to litigate your case if needed.

Once we have all of your medical records and bills with affidavits, we create what is called a “Stower’s Demand.” We send the Stower’s demand to the insurance company with the medical and billing records and affidavits. At that point, the insurance company typically has 30 days from the time the sign for the package to make an offer or settle your case. The negation process could take longer or could be shorter based upon the facts of your particular case.

If you case does settles keep in mind that once a car accident case is settled with a signed release, you can never recover any additional monetary damages—regardless of how severe your injuries are or when you become aware of their severity. While this can be a lot of work, taking these steps enables our firm to resolve cases for our clients in the Friendswood, League City, Pearland and Webster areas and across Texas in a timely manner directly with an insurance company.

Experienced Matters On Auto Accident Insurance Claims Cases

Our experience handling auto-related injury cases enables us to recognize when an insurance company is under-valuing your case. In these situations, we will file a lawsuit and actively litigate your case if needed. Regardless of the complexity of your case or the severity of your injuries, you can rest assured that the Pascoe Law Firm Car Accident Attorney will fight to protect your legal rights in Friendswood, League City, Webster, and Pearland. Contact our office today at 713-829-4317 for a free evaluation of your Texas auto accident case.

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