How long does it take to litigate a trucking accident case to its conclusion?
A. The answer to this question varies from case to case depending upon a number of factors. Sometimes it takes an extended period of time for the treating doctors to figure out why a patient may still be experiencing pain after an injury. Cases should not be brought to a conclusion before you, your doctors and your attorney have a clear understanding of the nature and extent of your injuries and disabilities and whether or not you will need additional treatment and/or surgery in the future. The duration of a case will also be determined in part by where you bring your lawsuit. Some courts have longer lists (dockets) of cases that are waiting to proceed to trial than other courts. Another factor that affects the length of time you will have to wait for your case to be concluded is the number and nature of defendants who are brought into a case. There is a correlation to how many defendants are in a lawsuit and how long the lawsuit will take to be concluded. This is because it takes more
