How long will my insurance claim or lawsuit take?
How long your claim might take depends on how complicated your crash was, how serious your injuries are and how many people were involved. Generally, insurance settlements may take a few weeks to a few months, and if the case goes to trial, it can take a year or longer
Is it better to settle or to go to trial in a motorcycle accident case?
Which is better depends upon the exact specifics of each case. When insurance companies provide a reasonable settlement offer, it can sometimes be better to settle because you are guaranteed compensation. Cases that are won at trial usually result in larger awards than in a settlement offer, but in spite of an attorney’s best efforts, there is no absolute guarantee that a jury will rule in your favor.