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Getting Paid: When to Expect Your Settlement Check
The time it takes to settle a personal injury case varies.
Most settlement checks arrive 2 to 6 weeks after you sign the release.
The timeline depends on insurance company processing speed, medical lien resolution, and attorney disbursement procedures.
Personal injury case settlement checks typically take 14 to 60 days from signature to disbursement.
Enforcement actions may be called for if the insurer fails to payout within the agreed upon timeframe.
Before funds are released to you, your attorney handles all deductions from the amount that may be owed including attorney's fees, court costs and litigation expenses, and any medical liens.
Both sides must sign formal documents confirming the resolution of the case after a settlement is reached.
Insurance companies are required to issue payment within specific timeframes after receiving your signed release.
If they fail to do so, your lawyer may pursue an enforcement action.
Stay in contact with your attorneys at Lawsuit Legal to keep you updated on when to expect your settlement check disbursement.
At-a-Glance: Getting Your Settlement Money
- Settlement checks typically arrive 2 to 6 weeks after you sign the release agreement, depending on insurance company processing and lien resolution
- Insurance companies must issue payment within state-mandated timeframes after receiving your signed settlement release
- Delays can be caused by things like required court approvals, medical bill resolutions, and paperwork errors
- Your attorney deducts legal fees, litigation and court costs, and money to cover outstanding medical liens before disbursement
- Speak to your lawyer to make the process as smooth as possible
What Happens After a Settlement Is Reached?
Reaching a settlement in a personal injury case often takes time.
Once the legal process is complete and both parties reach an agreed settlement, here is what to expect:
- Sign the settlement agreement: Both parties execute formal release documents confirming the settlement terms, payment amount, and dismissal of all claims against the defendant.
- Insurance company processes payment: The at-fault party's insurer issues a settlement check to your attorney's trust account, typically within 14 to 30 days of receiving the signed release.
- Attorney pays outstanding obligations: Your lawyer deducts legal fees, litigation and court expenses, and resolves medical liens from hospitals, doctors, and health insurance companies.
- Final check issued to you: After all deductions and lien payments clear, your attorney disburses the remaining net proceeds to you via check or wire transfer.
Your legal team is available to keep you informed throughout the disbursement process.
Contact our Personal Injury Lawyers at Lawsuit Legal About Your Potential Case
For the seriously injured, the financial recovery means more than just a big settlement check.
Justice is measured in dollars.
A big check represents accountability for parties that caused you harm and helps secure a way forward for victims.
You deserve experienced representation that gets you paid as much as possible, as fast as possible.
Contact Lawsuit Legal today to discuss your injury case and take the first step towards securing the settlement you deserve.
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