10/02/2026
A settlement agreement doesn’t mean the check is in your hands just yet.
After both sides agree to a settlement, a release is signed and the insurance company processes the payment. Settlement checks are typically sent to your attorney, who deposits the funds into a client trust account and handles outstanding medical bills, liens, attorney’s fees, and case expenses.
Once the check clears and any liens are resolved, your attorney can finalize the disbursement and provide you with the remaining settlement funds. Depending on the circumstances, this process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.
At Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Attorneys, we handle these details from settlement through final disbursement, keeping the process moving while protecting your interests every step of the way.