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Why Hasn’t My Personal Injury Claim Been Settled Yet?

Posted by Dillon Hobbs | Jan 28, 2025 | 0 Comments

Perhaps you are in pain and suffering due to a car wreck, slip and fall, or other incident caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of a business or an individual. You may have a claim with the responsible party's insurance company as a result of the incident. If you have a personal injury claim, you may ask, "Why is it taking so long to settle my claim?" As time passes, your lost wages and medical bills add up, but you have not received an offer from the insurance company. Such a situation can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed. 

You do not need to feel alone. 

Instead of feeling like just another number floating in a sea of injury claims, you should feel reassured during the claims process. Under such circumstances, consider hiring a dedicated personal injury attorney to advocate on your behalf, advance your claim, and keep you updated throughout the process. Sometimes, the delay may be due the insurance company not taking your claim seriously or an outside factor. Nonetheless, an attorney should be able to keep you informed about your claim and any progress.

What steps may be taken to advance the claim?

The following steps may be taken by a dedicated personal injury attorney to work towards obtaining a favorable outcome on your behalf:

  • Listening to the details of how you were injured;
  • In-person meetings to discuss the particular details of your case;
  • Investigating your claim and gathering crucial evidence;
  • Meeting with witnesses to gather key statements;
  • Returning your phone calls to address your concerns;
  • Frequently communicating with you;
  • Communicating offers from the insurance company; and
  • Discussing the fairness and reasonableness of any possible offers. 

Your lawyer should know where to look for the information needed to support your case and pressure the insurance company. In a well-supported case, a possible settlement may be achieved sooner rather than later if the necessary steps are promptly taken. However, the fight should not end if the insurance company extends an unfair final settlement offer. In that event, your attorney should be prepared to timely file a lawsuit on your behalf before the applicable statute of limitations runs out and go to trial when warranted. The insurance company may not take you seriously if it feels that you are not prepared with the evidence necessary to support your claims.  

Time is of the essence. If you feel that you need a personal injury lawyer, who is able to guide you through the personal injury claim process, do not hesitate to reach out to Hobbs Law, LLC. Dial 205-683-2892 for a free initial consultation today. Attorney Dillon Hobbs is ready to hear your story. If there is no financial recovery on your behalf, you will not owe anything to Hobbs Law, LLC. 

About the Author

Dillon Hobbs

Dillon focuses on representing individuals, who may need to harness the judicial system to combat injustices. He has several years of experience representing either plaintiffs or defendants in personal injury cases. Now, he only represents victims and plaintiffs, who need help navigating insurance claims process and legal system, help prosecuting their claims, and an advocate in the courtroom. 

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