PMA Insurance is an insurance company that forms part of ORI—a leading insurance organization that focuses on providing commercial insurance products. With an A-rating (Excellent) from one of the most prominent independent insurance rating agencies, PMA Insurance continues to be a leading provider of commercial insurance coverage. Because PMA Insurance is such a prominent insurance company in the trucking industry, the possibility of being involved in a truck accident with a commercial vehicle insured by PMA Insurance is present.
Were you recently harmed by a truck accident? Did you suffer injuries? Did a member of your family lose his or her life in a truck accident? If you and your family were affected in any way after a truck accident impacted your lives, you might have many questions about truck accident claims. Are you considering the possibility of filing a truck accident claim? Have you already filed your truck accident claim? Whether you have started the legal process against PMA Insurance or you are considering your options before starting the legal process, you likely have many questions.
In fact, many victims of truck accident claims have countless questions about the length of time it takes PMA Insurance to settle a truck accident claim. Some of these questions are listed below:
- How long does it take to settle a truck accident claim with PMA Insurance?
- What is the average amount of time it takes for PMA Insurance to compensate you for a truck accident case?
- How long is the time period to settle a truck accident claim with PMA Insurance?
- What determines the period of time for PMA Insurance to pay for a truck accident involving PMA Insurance?
- What details of truck accidents affect how long it takes PMA Insurance to settle a semi-truck accident?
If you have any of the questions listed above, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible. The truck accident lawyers at Normandie Law Firm could provide you with the legal assistance that you need to find the answers to the questions above and gain a better understanding of the amount of time it takes PMA Insurance to settle a truck accident case.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of all the parties that have suffered or been affected by traumatic truck accidents. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling truck accident claims against some of the largest names in the commercial auto insurance industry, such as PMA Insurance. Regardless of the details of your truck accident claim, you could trust that our lawyers will fight for your right to be compensated for the harm that you suffered. Contact our law firm today.
The Average Time to Settle Truck Accident Claims
What is the average amount of time for PMA Insurance to settle a truck accident lawsuit? How long it takes PMA Insurance to pay on a truck accident case lawsuit can vary drastically depending on the details of the truck accident claim; therefore, it is often difficult to determine averages. Although it is difficult, it is not impossible; there are many trends that make it possible for attorneys and their clients to discuss averages and make informed estimates.
The duration to settle truck accident claims is usually 2 years. Although it only occurs rarely, truck accident claims (when they are riddled with complications and obstacles) could take more than 2 years to reach settlements. Frequently, truck accident claims (those will little to no problems during the legal process) can settle between 12 months and 18 months. Some claims could even settle in less than 12 months.
When our clients ask us about the amount of time it takes for PMA Insurance to pay on an 18 wheeler accident case, our lawyers always share the common durations mentioned above. You should start your legal process ready to wait approximately 2 years to reach a settlement; although your claim could settle in less time (or more time), you should always be prepared to wait. If you would like to learn more about how long an 18 wheeler lawsuit takes to reach a settlement, you should contact our law firm as soon as possible.
The Steps that Contribute to Reaching a Settlement
How long do you have to wait for PMA Insurance to settle a semi-truck accident case? How long to truck accident cases with PMA Insurance take to settle? To better understand how long it could take to reach a settlement after an accident with an 18 wheeler, you should understand the steps of the legal process, reproduced below:
- Your lawyer evaluates your claim and starts building your truck accident claim, collecting all relevant information (supporting evidence).
- Your lawyer creates and sends a demand for settlement (a demand package) to the insurance company.
- PMA Insurance reviews the demand for settlement and launches an investigation.
- PMA Insurance concludes the investigation and responds to the claim with a settlement offer (not all claims get a settlement offer).
- Your lawyer negotiates with the insurance company until all parties could agree on a fair settlement offer.
- You sign a document releasing the insurance company from liability in exchange for your settlement.
- Your lawyer receives the settlement check and deducts specific amounts for expenses, liens, etc. (you will have access to a breakdown to these deductions).
- Your lawyer will contact you when your settlement check is available for you.
All of the steps above are important to how long a truck accident lawsuit takes to reach a settlement—specifically since all the steps are associated with an estimated length of time. Whether it is a few weeks or a few months, each step takes time. Whenever complications are present, the steps will take longer to complete and your case will take longer to settle. Like previously mentioned, the details of your claim affect how long it takes to reach a settlement. In general, complex claims encounter more delays during the legal process when compared to simple claims. For more information about the time it could take to reach a settlement for your truck accident claim, contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
Why Settling Your Claim Matters
How long does it take PMA Insurance to pay a truck accident claim? How much time does PMA Insurance take to make payment on a truck accident case? Have you hesitated to ask questions regarding the average time it takes PMA Insurance to settle a truck accident lawsuit because of the fear of being viewed as someone who is only interested in the payout associated with your claim? Many people fail to understand that truck accidents often leave victims and their families dealing with extreme financial troubles. Truck accident claims could result in medical bills, property damage expenses, lost wages, funeral/burial costs, and other sudden expenses that could leave entire families struggling with their finances. In addition to sudden expenses, victims and their families are likely to be unable to afford everyday living expenses. Our lawyers understand the financial distress that you and your family were subjected to after the truck accident; we understand the importance of settling your claim as soon as possible. Because of that, our lawyers will always do everything within their reach and within the law to help your claim reach a prompt settlement. If you were rear ended by a truck and you are in need of legal assistance to settle your truck accident claim, contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
Normandie Law Firm
If you are in need of legal assistance for your truck accident claim, do not hesitate to contact the specialized attorneys at Normandie Law Firm. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to helping those who have been harmed by the destruction caused by truck accidents. Our lawyers understand the importance of reaching a settlement; therefore, they will not rest until your claim reaches a successful outcome and you receive the compensation that you deserve. If you would like to discuss your truck accident claim with our attorneys, you should contact our firm as soon as possible and inquire about how you could benefit from our free legal services.
Our free consultations are designed for those who are interested in pursuing truck accident claims after being recently involved in an unfortunate accident. Undeniably, you might have many questions that you would like answered before you decide to file a claim. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our truck accident lawyers will answer your questions and address your concerns. If you are worried about the amount of time it could take to reach a settlement, you could be certain that our lawyers will provide you with the information that you need to gain a better understanding of the time it could take to reach a settlement. If you would like to schedule a free second opinion to discuss your claim with our lawyers, contact our law firm today.
Our free second opinions are designed for those who have already started their truck accident claims against PMA Insurance. Why would you need a free second opinion? Unfortunately, many of the parties harmed by truck accidents allow incompetent lawyers to handle their claims. If you have doubts about your lawyer’s competence—if you are concerned about the outcome of your claim or you think it’s taking too long to reach a settlement—you could benefit from having one of our lawyers evaluate your claim during a free second opinion. During our free second opinions, our lawyers will review your truck accident claim and address the issues created by your past (or current) lawyer. If you decide to allow our attorneys to handle your claim, we will focus on redirecting your claim towards a successful outcome. Clarifying your doubts and confusion, our lawyers will help you reach the settlement that you deserve. To schedule a free second opinion to reverse the effects that your incompetent lawyer has had on your case, contact our law firm today.
The free legal services discussed above are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee. Because of our Zero-Fee guarantee, you will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Normandie Law Firm is also strictly based on contingency, so you will not be required to pay anything until your claim settles. Since all legal fees come from your settlement, you will never have to pay anything out of pocket. If you are ready to begin or continue your truck accident claim against PMA Insurance, contact Normandie Law Firm today.
