What I thought was a,simple personal injury case is going on 2 years why?

Shanell: I am sorry to hear about your car collision and resulting injuries. A microdecompression is a serious surgical procedure.  In order to put a value on your case it is important to know the total medical bills, the amounts that have been paid by a collateral source such as health insurance or other sources such as medicare or medicaid. It is also important to know what the future prognosis is concerning your back/neck.  I don't understand what you mean when you say your "doc keeps forcing you to be fine." If you are saying that your doctor has told you that you injuries have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI), that means that your injuries have plateaued and that the doctor may be able to treat your painful symptoms but your condition will not improve substantially from where they are now.  If it is more likely than not that you are going to need a future surgical intervention, then that is relevant in determining the value of your case.  As far as litigation is concerned, you should have been consulted by your attorney and advised of the insurance company's final offer, if any, to resolve your case.  The decision to file suit is yours to make with the assistance and guidance of your attorney.  You may have executed a document to give your attorney permission to file suit.   You should schedule a meeting with your attorney to discuss the lawsuit and the possible benefits, risks, and costs associated with the filing of a lawsuit. Allstate may have low-balled you and litigation may be the best choice.  I do not have enough information to advise you as to whether the offer is a fair one, and I assume, your attorney explained this to you. If not, it is imperative that you meet personally with him/her to discuss your case in detail. If your attorney won't discuss your case with you, find an attorney that will keep you informed through regular communication from him/her and his/her staff.