Lawsuits can be as short as a few weeks or as long as decades, depending on the circumstances and the people involved. However, most lawsuits fall in between. Statistically, you can expect most lawsuits to take two to three years, from filing to a completed trial or settlement.
It's important to realize that not every lawsuit goes to trial. If the organization you're suing believes that it cannot win or cannot win cheaply in court, it may offer you a financial settlement before the case goes to trial. This can happen in as little as a few weeks. The financial settlement ends the case; by taking the money, you agree to drop your lawsuit. For that reason, you should only take it if you are sure that the money will meet all of the needs your accident created -- such as future doctor bills and financial support that you'll need if you can't work. Your accident lawyer can help you decide whether it's better to take the settlement or go to trial.
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