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How Long Does It Take to Settle an Injury Claim After a Semi Truck Accident?

 There is no exact answer to how long you need to work on securing a semi-truck accident settlement in Ohio. Each case is different. An injured victim could accept the first settlement offer within days or weeks of the crash, or the trucking company and at-fault truck driver could work with their insurance company to contest claims right up until a personal injury lawsuit starts more than a year later. The truth is that a case can be settled at any time. The two parties just need to reach an agreement. Some clients find it possible to settle with insurance companies quickly, and others need to fight far too long before receiving compensation. The decision to accept what the insurer offers is always up to the client. In my role as a personal injury attorney, I provide my client advice on what represents a fair and just dollar amount for past and future medical care, money lost while recovering and not working, and pain and suffering. It is then up to my client to decide whether the sum