The time it takes to receive settlement money after a case varies significantly, ranging from a week to several months, depending on factors like the number of liens and claims involved. Settlement delays are often due to the need to negotiate liens from medical bills, insurance companies, or government agencies like Medicare, which can be time-consuming.
Cases with minimal or no liens are resolved quickly, but those with multiple claims can take up to 60 or 90 days, or even longer, particularly when government entities are involved. In some instances, delays are unavoidable due to complications such as multiple injured parties in a case with limited insurance funds.
The lawyer emphasizes that delays do not necessarily indicate that the attorney is lazy; rather, they are often due to the complexities involved in settling claims and negotiating with third parties.