The length of time it will take for your claim to settle depends on the individual circumstances of each case. Straightforward cases may be settled within a few months, however the following issues will make a case a little longer:

• The type of injury or illness
• The circumstances of the accident or negligent medical treatment
• Whether or not the defendant accepts liability
• The expected time that it will take you to fully recover from the illness/injuries
• If the identity of the defendant is unknown 
• If the other side is uninsured
• Whether the case has to go to court
• The complexity of the case