How long does it take to settle a Florida auto accident case?

Of course every case is different and there are many factors that can either shorten or lengthen the time it takes to settle a personal injury claim or take it to trial. So let me just talk about a few. One of the factors is if there's limited insurance coverage, because insurance companies are more likely to pay the limits of the policy if the injuries are serious and the policy is low. Otherwise, if there's plenty of coverage, then it is always in your best interest to make sure that you are at a point in your treatment where you are as good as you're going to get before trying to settle your claim, and that could take several months or even longer. Generally though, it takes at least six months to settle a personal injury claim in Florida. And it may take a few years depending on how your body heals, what medical treatment you receive, and whether you are required to file a lawsuit.