Aria Miran

There are two ways a case can be settled—through pre-litigation or litigation. Pre-litigation involves resolving the claim out of court without filing a formal lawsuit or arbitration action. Litigation entails filing a case where formal legal processes are followed. Settling in the pre-litigation phase can save you money because there will be no litigation costs for you to worry about. However, if you feel the settlement offer is too low, you can take your case to court.

You can expect to get your settlement within one to two weeks after signing the final settlement distribution paperwork. This is a settlement statement your personal injury attorney will create reflecting the total settlement amount. From there, insurer reimbursement costs, attorney’s fees, medical bills, and other expenses will be deducted.

Receiving the settlement amount from your personal injury case may take time. You can pay your medical bills through your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance or medical payments coverage (MedPay). PIP or no-fault insurance is a part of your car insurance plan that covers medical expenses related to car accidents. Meanwhile, MedPay is an optional add-on to your automobile insurance policy that helps pay for your healthcare expenses and funeral costs post-car accident.