This is one of the most common and difficult questions to answer. Each case is different and may go through multiple phases before it can finally be settled. After your accident, you’ll need medical treatment to identify and address your injuries. Once treatment is fully complete that is when your attorney will send a demand to the at-fault party’s insurance and try to negotiate a settlement.

If a fair settlement can’t be reached at a reasonable time, a lawsuit may be filed. Litigation timelines depend on factors like jurisdiction, judge caseloads, and case complexity and can take time under Texas law. However, the pre-suit phase of a case often takes around 6 months.