How long to settle personal injury case where liability is admitted.?

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The accident was a rear end and there is no disputing that the gentlemen was at fault and not my friend. Even in a wildest case scenario the insurance company couldnt come up with an excuse. A demand letter was made and adjuster didnt respond an suit has been filed (which hopefully will pressure them to settle out of court).

Police reports say it, witnesses say it, the guy admits it. How long will it typically take to settle a case like this?

My friends is always pissed off and thinking about the lawsuit because he wants his money and the incident behind him. I have noticed his attitude is angry all the time now.

So typically how long do these things take (it hs already been 10 Months ) that way I can ease his nerves a bit