How long will the claim take to be dealt with?

This is a difficult question. A rough average would be two years however this can greatly vary. It is IRRESPONSIBLE and UNFAIR to settle a claim before your injuries have stabilised as you may be missing out on due compensation. To that end, it is almost impossible to settle a claim within 12 months. The time it takes to settle a claim is influenced by a number of factors but mainly the types of injuries you have an the time that you take to recover from them. The length of some claims are also determined by the legal process or sometimes the attitude of the defendant insurer and/or solicitor towards a particular claim. Your solicitor will able to give you an approximate indication as to the time your claim will take and a more definite indication once medical reports are received and in light of any other complications that may arise.