A: The timeline of a personal injury case often differs due to the injury’s healing process, making personal injury lawyers’ management unique because they must wait until the client has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) or has a clear prognosis for future treatment. Unlike legal issues with immediate resolution points, a personal injury lawyer cannot fully assess damages until the medical journey is clear. This means cases can span months or years, requiring the lawyer to strategically delay settlement talks until the full extent of the client’s injuries and losses is known, a patience not always seen in other legal fields.