It is very difficult to estimate the exact length of time an individual’s personal injury case might take, because every case is different. Depending on a variety of circumstances, such as the number of people involved, the plea of the defendant, the amount of damage caused, and other factors, a lawsuit can take anywhere from several days to several years. But when you discuss your case with an attorney, you increase the chances that your case will be expedited, because you both can talk about how to make the case go more quickly.