Again, it depends on where the compensation comes from.
If you file a workers’ compensation claim, then your first disability payment should arrive within three weeks (your medical providers generally get paid directly).
If you seek compensation for your construction-related injury through a Philadelphia construction accident lawsuit, then the outcome and timeline are less certain.
Factors that can influence the timeline include:
- Waiting for maximum medical improvement. Accurate assessment of the amount of money you should seek may require waiting until you have a clearer picture of your long-term health prospects. An attorney may advise waiting until you reach maximum improvement before taking legal action, to allow for a precise calculation of your current and future financial needs.
- Negotiating a settlement. Most Philadelphia construction accident injury lawsuits settle through negotiation between the injured worker’s lawyer, defense lawyers, and insurance companies. Sometimes, the facts and legal issues need time to develop before meaningful negotiation can take place.
- Discovery and court congestion. Investigating the facts of a lawsuit through the legal process of discovery can take months. Courts typically schedule the proceedings in Philadelphia construction accident lawsuits over months, to allow discovery to take place, and because courts have other business that can take priority.
Remember, too, that no one can guarantee you compensation for your Philadelphia construction accident injury. Hiring an experienced Philadelphia construction accident injury attorney, however, gives you the best shot at obtaining the full amount of money you need and deserve.