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A medical professional can diagnose your condition, and your visit is essential documentation for a potential civil case.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-2\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-2\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-2\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Can I accept an insurance company settlement now and sue later?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-2\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">No. If an insurance company offers you a settlement now, do not accept it. Instead, contact a Philadelphia drug injury lawyer before signing or accepting any financial offers.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-3\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-3\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-3\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">How long does a drug injury case take?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-3\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">There is no way to predict an exact timeline for your drug injury case. Fighting for the best outcome possible is crucial for your future financial needs and requires patience.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-4\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-4\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-4\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Will my drug injury case go to trial?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-4\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">A majority of civil cases settle without ever going to trial. Whether your case goes to trial depends upon several factors, as each case is unique.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-5\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-5\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-5\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-5\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Can I delay my drug injury claim and lawsuit?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-5\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-5\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">Due to the statute of limitations, you must file your drug injury lawsuit quickly. State law allows two years for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits &mdash; not much time when you suffer severe harm or loss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Insurance companies may appear eager to offer you a settlement. The motive behind their eagerness is to close your claim for the least amount possible. A quickly closed claim and protecting profits is their ultimate goal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">While there is no way to predict the future, ensuring you have the funds necessary should your condition worsen is vital for quality medical care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Get the help you need from an experienced Philadelphia drug injury lawyer. Having a lawyer on your side protects your best interests against unfair insurance company tactics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A free case consultation is the first step toward answering your legal questions. If you suffered unfairly due to a drug injury, help is available from a Philadelphia drug injury lawyer.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":508,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"Painkiller & Drug Overdose Lawyers | The Cochran Firm Philadelphia","_seopress_titles_desc":"The Cochran Firm Painkiller & Drug Overdose Lawyers - in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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