Personal Injury Timeline:

Month1-2

Accident, Injury, Start MedicalTreatment, Retain Attorney

Month9-12Continue Medical Treatment

Until Recovery or MaximumMedical Improvement

Month11-15

Gather Medical Records, Bills,and Lien Amounts

Month12-18

Draft & Send Demand Packet,Negotiate Settlement***See Litigation Timeline if No

Settlement Reached*** Month14-21

CaseClosed

Distribute Settlement Funds

Complete Settlement Documents,Negotiate Bills & Liens

Note: The above timeline is meant to depict the courseof an average case that settles without litigation.  Thesecases typically resolve 14-21 months after the date ofthe accident.  Every case is different and yourcase/experience may differ from the timeline.