What delays a personal injury case?

Several factors can delay a personal injury case in Colorado: ongoing medical treatment (your case shouldn't settle until you've reached maximum medical improvement), disputed liability where fault isn't clear, multiple parties involved in the accident, uncooperative insurance companies using delay tactics, difficulty obtaining medical records or other evidence, and—if a lawsuit is filed—court scheduling backlogs. Complex cases involving severe injuries or commercial defendants typically take longer than straightforward auto accidents.