Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Re: Car Accident Settlement

It depends on what the settlement agreement says. If it doesn't specify, it's a "reasonable time," perhaps within 30 days. If it's longer, you might telephone the defendant's attorney (if you don't have a lawyer) and make inquiry.

Re: Car Accident Settlement

It depends. (Good lawyer-like answer, isn't it?) If you settled with an insurance company, it can be anywhere from immediately to 14 days. If there was a lawsuit, it can take up to 30 days, depending on the language in the release, getting paperwork done, etc.... If you have an attorney, ask him or her. Usually these things are agreed upon by the attorneys.