How long does it take to Settle a DHL Truck Accident Case?

DHL is a delivery company specializing in packages and express mail services, similar to FedEx and UPS. The company employs over 1,000 drivers, who travel approximately 9.3 million miles every year. While they have an impressive safety record, DHL drivers still cause accidents that result in serious injuries and property damage. If you or a loved one was one of these injury victims, you have the right to file an injury claim for a DHL truck or van accident. You may have taken this step, or maybe you’re at the lawsuit stage already. Clearly, you are anxious about the direction of your case and how long it will take to get paid for your damages.

Accidents involving commercial trucks and vans generally take longer to settle than the average car accident. The main reason is the extent of the victim’s injuries, which can be severe due to the weight and size of a truck. The range of injuries, the number of injured parties, the length of a case investigation – these are just some of the factors that will affect the timeline of your case. With all that in mind, there’s no way to predict exactly how long it will take to settle a truck or van accident claim with DHL. However, we can talk about the stages that your case may go through, and how long each of these stages can take to resolve. Your own case may not follow these exact timelines, so please contact our office if you have specific questions about your accident.

How long does it take to Settle a DHL Truck – Van Accident Case?

When it comes to settling a DHL truck or van injury case, there is no average length of time that works for every client. Claims for minor injuries or ones only involving property damages may be settled in just a few months, starting from the accident date. Others may take years due to the severity of the victim’s injuries and the amount of their losses. You also have to consider the amount of time you may need to wait before you can start negotiating a settlement.

In order to request monetary compensation from DHL, you will first need to determine the value of your case, which is largely based on your injuries. However, you won’t know the full extent of your damages until you are at maximum medical improvement (MMI). This means you have reached the point where doctors have done all that they can to help you recover from the accident. You may still be left with on-going health issues, but there is no further treatment that can improve your condition. Once you are at this point, we can calculate a fair amount of funds to compensate you for your current and future losses.
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Can you Settle the Case through an Insurance Claim?

When you’ve achieved MMI, your lawyer will send a demand package to the insurance company, which will list the totality of your losses, and the requested payment for these losses. DHL’s insurance company can do one of three things:

1. Deny your injury claim.
2. Accept your claim and pay you the requested amount.
3. Accept your claim but offer you a lower amount than what you asked for.

Based on our experience, option 1 or 3 are the most common responses to an insurance claim with DHL. In fact, we expect this to happen, since an insurance company’s job is to save their client’s money. A low offer may be discouraging, but an experienced truck accident attorney can help you negotiate a more favorable settlement. This process can take anywhere from several months to a year, though minor injury cases may be settled in a month or two.

However, even the most skilled attorney cannot negotiate with the insurance company if they adamantly refuse to approve your claim. The company may also be acting in bad faith, meaning they are intentionally stalling or engaging in tactics to avoid paying for your injuries. So what are your rights when you’re unable to negotiate a settlement with DHL’s insurance company?

Will you need to File a Lawsuit?

If there’s no possibility of coming to an agreement with the insurance company, you can file a lawsuit against DHL for your economic and emotional damages. Once you’re at this point, the length of your case can stretch from 1 or more years, depending on whether you will need to go to trial. Most likely, a trial will be unnecessary, as the court will order you and DHL to a mediation conference. Over 90% of truck accident injury cases are settled using this method, and in that case, there is no need for a trial.

However, your lawyer must still prepare as if you are going to trial, since it can take several months or more to get a mediation date. Additionally, if you can’t work things out during mediation, you will have no choice but to rely on a jury’s verdict. Thus, your lawyer has to lay the groundwork and build the strongest possible case in the event that a trial is necessary. Getting a trial date, completing the trial process, and receiving a jury’s verdict does not happen quickly in California. By the time a jury rules on your case, several years may have gone by since the date of your accident with a DHL truck or van.

What is my Lawyer taking so long to Settle my Case?

Even if you’re aware of how long the claims process will take, you may be concerned by the lack of progress in your case. Placing blame on your lawyer is a common reaction in this situation, but it’s impossible to say if they are to blame without doing a full evaluation of your case. If this is something you are interested in, please call our office to schedule a free second opinion.

This is a consultation for accident victims with a pending injury claim or lawsuit. Many people are unhappy with their lawyers, and California law gives them the right to change attorneys at any point. But you want to be sure that you’re changing lawyers for the right reason. If there are signs of incompetence with your lawyer’s service, our lawyers will point these out to you. But if your attorney is taking reasonable actions to resolve your claim, we will be honest about that as well. The point is to help you make the best possible choice regarding the direction of your case.

If you decide to retain one of our lawyers, we will work with your current law firm to ensure a smooth transfer of your case. The only thing you have to do is give us a call and schedule a time to speak with one of our attorneys.

The Truck Accident Claims Attorneys of Normandie

The compensation process for a DHL truck or van accident can be rigorous, and unfortunately, there are no quick or easy answers. However, that process takes even longer when clients are represented by incompetent or uncaring lawyers. If you’re not getting the attention you deserve from your attorney, our law firm welcome the chance to advise you of your legal options. We can also assist you if you’ve been recently injured and need representation in an insurance claim or lawsuit against DHL.

Regardless of what stage you’re at, all our services are free from the moment you retain one of our attorneys. We offer a Zero fee guarantee, so the only way we recover our fees is by winning your case. That’s our promise to you, even if we have to argue your case before a judge and jury. In the event we don’t recover your settlement, we eat the costs and you walk away without paying us a dime.

The lawyers of Normandie look forward to speaking with you and fighting for the compensation you deserve. Give us a call and schedule a free consultation with a DHL truck accident attorney.

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