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One of the first questions that I’m asked on almost every first phone call from a client is, “How long is my dog bite case going to take to resolve?” The answer, in Orlando, is that it depends. Every case has a unique, specific set of facts based upon the severity of the injuries and how long it will take to get a court date if we are forced to pursue the case into litigation. These are all factors that go into it. Typically, if we have to go to trial and go before a jury, the case is going to take 18 months to 24 months to resolve. If it’s a pre-suit case that we’re able to resolve without the need for litigation, however, those could resolve in six to ten months.

Again, a lot depends on the severity of the injuries and how long medical treatment is required. If someone needs medical treatment for just a few weeks, the case will resolve very, very quickly. If someone needs medical treatment for months, possibly years, those cases take much longer. That’s why it’s important to hire an experienced, knowledgeable trial attorney.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite case, please contact us. We’d be happy to discuss the case with you.