A wrongful death lawsuit can take anywhere from several months to a few years to settle.
How long a case takes may depend on:
- If there is more than one negligent party.
- How much evidence needs to be collected to build a strong case.
- How difficult or time-consuming it is to obtain evidence.
- If there is a dispute over who caused the accident.
- Whether the lawsuit settles out of court or goes to trial.
What the insurance company initially offers you may only be a fraction of what you are entitled to. A wrongful death attorney’s primary focus is to pursue maximum compensation on your behalf. This can take some time.