How long does it take to settle a personal injury case?

Stephen D. Phillips: He tells clients to plan on two to three years for an automobile case, because of delays in the court system. Some cases resolve sooner, sometimes through private or court-annexed mediation.

Attorney Stephen D. Phillips · Personal Injury · 36-second answer

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We tell all our clients that with an automobile case you better plan on two to three years. Not our doing. We want cases to get resolved quickly. It’s because the court system there are certain delays that are just part of the court system. Sometimes we can get them done sooner. Sometimes we get cases resolved sooner than that by suggesting mediation, whether it be private or or with the court.

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