After the shock of an auto collision, a client often faces months, sometimes years, of treatment. The severity of the recovery process varies for each individual, but there’s one question we know will always arise when the treatment is finally over: “How long will it take to receive my settlement check?”
Many clients assume that once there’s a judgment or car accident settlement, their deposit should arrive the next day. However, the reality is, depending on the complexity of the case and the level of treatment involved, it can take an additional 30 to 60 days before they receive their settlement check. Learn more from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Throughout the course of a case, a client collaborates with various professionals to achieve as close to a full recovery as possible; it’s a team effort. This team often includes medical providers, and sometimes companies that provide financial assistance to help the client maintain stability while focusing on treating the injuries that have disrupted their life. The final stage of the personal injury settlement process involves winding up the file, a crucial part that ensures all bills related to the case are resolved, leaving the client free from any outstanding medical bills after settlement.
What is required in this phase of the process is exactly what most clients don’t want to hear – patience. Your professional team will do their best to place you in a better position than you were before; but sometimes, the settlement check timeline can take longer than expected. It may not feel like it, but it is all in the client’s best interest.
Our firm is committed to the client experience being one that allows them to walk away feeling heard and acknowledged, fully recovered with justice served.
