All personal injury cases take time, but some take more time to settle than others due to complicating factors. A Bexar County, Texas personal injury lawyer from our firm can tell you what is causing the delay and we’ll fight to fix any issue that is preventing you from receiving the compensation that you deserve.
What Can Delay the Settlement of My Claim?
There are a few factors that can delay the settlement of a personal injury claim. Some common issues include:
- Delays in responses from one of the parties involved
- The involvement of three or more parties in a case
- Arguments over fault
- Disputes over the amount of damages suffered in the accident
- The amount of evidence available
- The plaintiff still receiving medical treatment
Every case is different, but if a settlement is taking longer to reach than expected one or more of these elements are often the culprit.
Can an Insurer Delay the Settlement of My Claim?
Unfortunately, sometimes the insurance company is the primary reason for the delay. In some cases, an insurer will just not negotiate in faith. They know that their insured was at fault. They know that they should pay out. However, for whatever reason, they just will not come to the table and negotiate fairly. An insurer might cause issues by:
- Denying a claim without a legitimate reason
- Not investigating a claim
- Twisting policy language so that they somehow don’t owe on a claim
- Refusing to settle despite evidence against their insured
- Producing only low-ball settlement offers
It can be tough for you to prove that an insurance company is acting in bad faith. Our lawyers can help you with that though.
How Can a Lawyer Help Me With the Settlement of My Claim?
A lawyer can do more than help you deal with an intransient insurer. They can also help you build a stronger case with more compelling evidence. The more convincing your case is, the harder it can be for the other side to hold out.
Your lawyer can also help you calculate fair compensation, something that can be difficult on your own. You don’t want to settle and then realize that your medical expenses and other costs are going to be more than you expected.
Finally, your lawyer can guide you through this process because they have gone through it so many times before. You can reduce the chance of any kind of delay because you have someone helping you fill out all of the paperwork correctly and handling document requests for you.
Contact Our Legal Team
If you were hurt in any kind of accident, contact Sahadi Legal Group. We can schedule a free case consultation for you. Meet with our legal team and tell us more about what happened to you. We want to help you fight for fair compensation.
