- Investigation and treatment.
- Demand and negotiation with insurers.
- Complaint filed in court.
- Discovery: documents, written questions, depositions.
- Expert reports.
- Mediation or settlement conferences.
- Trial, if no fair resolution is reached.
Timelines vary widely. Many cases resolve before trial; some take years.
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