How long will it be until I get my compensation? As every compensation claim is different it is not easy to predict exactly how long a compensation claim will take. If it is clear who caused the accident, and the person responsible really has no defence this will mean the compensation claim can be faster to process. If you recover from your injuries quickly then it will be much easier to assess the value of your compensation claim then. So with quick recovery from injury and no disputes about who caused the accident, it is possible for a compensation claim to be settled in just a few months - perhaps a few weeks. But settling a claim quickly also depends on compensation from the defendant's insurers, and the ability to get a suitable medical report about your injuries from a medical expert. Your own solicitor may have a busy case load. It is important to try and choose a specialist who understands that it is important to you to get the compensation claim settled quickly, and who will work hard to achieve this. A specialist will know how to get good medical evidence, and how to persuade Insurers to give priority to your case. If it is not going to be possible to settle your case quickly, or to tell you how long the compensation claim will take, this should be explained to you so that you understand the reasons, and know why you are waiting. Anyone hurt or injured in an accident may wonder if they are able to make an injury compensation claim. Most people know that if an accident is completely your own fault, and no one else is even partly responsible, then a compensation claim cannot be made. But it is often difficult to know what duties other people have in different circumstances. Employers have many different duties and responsibilities for the safety of their employees. Occupiers have duties to take reasonable steps for the safety of any visitors. A highway authority has duties to maintain the highway and keep it reasonably safe for road users. Compensation claims can be brought in many cases where there has been a failure in these duties, and as a result, someone has suffered an injury causing pain and suffering, loss or damage. It is not easy without a specialist's help to know if it is right to bring a compensation claim, and how to make the compensation claim.