How long it takes to officially file a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit depends upon the specific facts of each case. Under some circumstances, your personal injury attorney even may be able to completely avoid ever having to file a lawsuit.
In most cases, prior to initiating a lawsuit, your attorney will primarily be dealing with a representative of a defendant’s insurance company, not with other attorneys. The attorneys for the insurance company typically do not become involved until a lawsuit has been officially commenced by the filing of a complaint with a court.
There are situations where it may be beneficial for the personal injury attorney to deal with the insurance company representative in an effort to reach a satisfactory settlement instead of rushing into a lawsuit. Under the right circumstances the insurer may wish to resolve the case without incurring additional expenses.
Even if your matter cannot be resolved by dealing directly with an insurer, there are circumstances where a delay in filing may be beneficial. For example, your personal injury attorney may wish to wait until you have received additional treatment so that he or she has a fuller understanding of your medical condition and prospects for recovery before initiating a lawsuit. It all depends on the specific facts of each case.
If you have suffered a personal injury, we can answer your questions at 716-542-5444.
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