How long do most car accident settlements take?

In Alabama, insurers must provide an update every 45 days, update the claim status within 30 days or whatever the policy specifies, and pay a settlement within 30 days of reaching an agreement with your lawyer. Insurers cannot delay your claim in an effort to run out the statute of limitations. Most personal injury claims in Alabama are settled within a year, and many are settled in a few months or even less. Cases usually take much longer if a trial is needed.