How long does it take to settle an injury case against CVS?

Personal injury accidents can happen anywhere – including CVS locations. If you or a loved one suffered harm in an incident on the premises of a CVS, then you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. Whether you have already started your lawsuit or you are thinking about starting your injury case against CVS, you might be wondering how long it can take to settle a case against CVS. This is a very common question.

If you are ready to discuss your CVS injury claim with the experts at our law firm, do not hesitate to contact us immediately. Our lawyers here at Normandie Law Firm are more than ready to evaluate your lawsuit and provide you with absolutely all the information that you need. Contact us today – our injury lawyers are ready to help you every step of the way.

Possible Incidents at CVS Locations

There are many types of incidents that could occur on the premises of CVS that could leave unsuspecting parties injured and looking to sue. These incidents can include the following:

• Slip and fall accidents
• Trip and fall accidents
• Falling object incidents
• Assault and battery
• Sexual assault

What Affects the Time It Takes to Get a Settlement?

Regardless of the specific type of incident that you are filing for, you might be interested in settling your case as quickly as possible. It is important to note that there are many factors that can affect the time that it takes to get a settlement for your case. Some of these factors include the following:

• Whether treatment has been completed and the patient is fully healed or has reached maximum healing for his or her injury
• Whether all medical records and bills are available and obtained
• Whether all records of lost wages have been obtained
• Whether the insurance company responds to the demand package

Many people think that filing an injury lawsuit and getting a settlement is as simple as making a demand to the property owner and their insurance company and waiting to hear back. This is far from reality.

Below, we will explore how each of these can affect the time to settle a case.

Completed medical treatment – medical treatment is easily one of the most important factors in a personal injury case. After all, if you are injured in an accident, you need treatment. Before being able to move forward and file an injury claim, your treatment will need to be completed. Whatever the treatment that you need, whether its surgery, physical therapy, pain management, etc. it must be completed. You either must have reached full recovery from your injuries and require no additional treatment or reach maximum improvement for your injuries (when injuries result in some permanent harm where no additional treatment will result in any other improvement).

What if your treatment hasn’t been completed yet and you are still waiting on future procedures? Some procedures need to be scheduled far in advance, of course. In these cases, an expert medical opinion can help significantly. A doctor can evaluate your situation, the additional medical care that you will need, the expected cost of this additional care, etc., and all of this information could be used to calculate the total medical expenses.

Of course, setbacks are possible. Many people do not seek medical attention immediately. Additionally, once they start treatment, they might miss important appointments and even repeatedly reschedule procedures.

Depending on the severity of the injuries, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months for treatment to be completed.

Access to medical bills and records – even after medical treatment has been completed, it can take some time to generate the records and bills necessary to continue the legal process. Why are medical records and medical bills so important? Medical records and bills show the exact procedures/treatment that the claimant had to undergo for his or her injuries and all the costs associated with said treatment. Of course, no one can expect to make a successful a demand for $150,000 in medical costs without the medical bills and medical records to prove it.

Unfortunately, it can sometimes take some time to gather all medical bills and records – especially if the treatment was provided by different doctors, hospitals, etc. It can take up to a few weeks to get these documents.

Making the demand – after your lawyer has all the necessary information, his or her team can start working on preparing the demand letter (or demand package) that will be sent to CVS and their insurance carrier. In general, this can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Once the demand letter has been received, it can take up to 30 to 45 days to get a response. The insurance company can respond positive and accept the terms of the demand; this will effectively settle your claim – however, things are not usually this easy.

Insurance Companies Do Not Want to Pay

Insurance companies lose money every time that they pay out a claim. Although they have a duty to handle their claims fairly, insurance companies often resort to tricks (like not responding to emails/calls, giving misleading information, taking too long to respond, unjustly denying claims, etc.) in attempts to avoid paying out on valid claims. Of course, when insurance companies do this, they can be held accountable for bad faith, and they could actually be sued as well.

Even if insurance companies initially make things difficult, most of them end up cooperating eventually. If they deny the initial demand, the negotiation process begins. Depending on how cooperative they are being, it is possible to reach a settlement within 6 to 8 months. If there are any issues along the way, this could increase to 12 months or more.

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Can My Legal Team Be the Problem?

Yes, the team handling your case could be the problem. Without a doubt, the settlement process could be long; however, it is possible that your case hasn’t settled only because of the team that is handling your claim. The team handling your claim might be failing to respond to calls and emails, failing to meet deadlines, and essentially failing to make an effort to settle your case. If you believe that your case against CVS is taking way too long to settle and you believe that your team is the issue, you have the option of switching representation.

Here at our law firm, we aim to get you a fair settlement within a reasonable length of time. If you are unhappy with the way that your current lawyer is handling your claim, you should really consider contacting our law firm as soon as possible for a second opinion.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

Although it can take years to reach a settlement, it shouldn’t. Here at our law firm, we are dedicated to helping you file your injury claim as soon as possible. In general, we settle cases within 6 to 8 months. We will always strive to getting the best recovery within a reasonable time period. Our injury attorneys here at Normandie Law Firm are ready to handle your lawsuit against CVS. Our attorneys have decades of experience and are ready to help you file your injury lawsuit and help you recover the compensation that you are owed.

We are proud to offer free legal services. These free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you want to begin your claim or redirect your claim – we can help you. Our lawyers are ready to answer all your questions and address all your concerns, providing you with all the information that you need to take action and win what you are owed. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our attorneys, contact us today.

Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will not be required to pay any upfront legal costs. In addition, we work on contingency; therefore, you will not be required to pay anything until after your lawsuit is successful. If you do not win, you will not pay anything.

For more information about how long it take to settle an injury claim against CVS or if you would just like to speak with our CVS injury attorneys, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. We are ready to help you.

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