This comes down to complexity and if there’s any disputes in the case. So, cases settle quickly when liability is clear and damages are pretty clear, injuries are straightforward, and the insurance company is actually willing to negotiate fairly. The timeline stretches out significantly when your medical treatment is ongoing. There’s fault that is disputed, or there’s damages that may require expert witness evaluation, or are unclear whether they are related or unrelated to an accident. Sometimes, filing a lawsuit is the only option, and that automatically adds a lot of time.
The ultimate goal is not really speed. It’s making sure that the full extent of your injuries and financial losses are completely understood before we close a case, because once we do, it’s final.