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The answer depends on many factors. You should assume that your case will go to trial. You and your lawyer must approach your case from the beginning as if it will go to trial. If the other side sees that you are ready, willing and able to go to trial they are more likely to make a reasonable offer without trial. Ultimately, the decision to settle or go to trial is yours. The attorney cannot decide for you. You must decide to either accept the highest offer that can be obtained or to fight in court to try to obtain a better result. Having an attorney with a proven track record will generally help bring about a favorable settlement. Insurance companies and defense attorneys will check to see how well your attorney has done in the past. A good track record makes them more inclined to settle.

Generally a case takes, 8 to 12 months to resolve if a lawsuit is not required. These days most serious injury cases require that a lawsuit be filed before it can be resolved. Cases requiring a lawsuit generally will resolve in 12 to 24 months, after the lawsuit has been filed. If your case proceeds to the appellate court after a trial, the appellate process generally take another 6 to 12 months depending on how long it takes for the court reporter to prepare the transcript of the trial proceedings.

Yes. A client has an absolute right to change lawyers at any time. However, you should not arbitrarily switch lawyers just because it appears to you if your case is moving too slowly or simply that you have not heard from your lawyer lately. These things do not necessarily mean that the attorney is not working hard for you. You should contact your lawyer if you are not sure about the work he or she is doing. You should ask specific questions and obtain satisfactory answers. Your lawyer should meet with you on request to discuss your case. If you cannot reach your lawyer or do not get satisfactory answers to your questions, you should consider changing lawyers. You also have the right to review your file at any time. You can read your file and ask for copies. If your lawyer will not allow you to review your file, you should consult a new attorney.

In personal injury cases, unlike other areas of law, the lawyer should be willing to handle the case entirely on a contingency fee basis, including costs. The lawyer should believe in your case enough to put his time and money into your case and wait for reimbursement until he obtains a successful recovery for you.