Florida Injury Lawyer Information

Mediation for Personal Injury Cases: How Does it Work?

Mediation is a method in which the two parties involved in personal injury cases try to resolve their conflicts before going to court. Have you ever wondered whether there was a way to get compensation from an individual or group that you hold responsible for your personal injury, without having to spend thousands of dollars hiring lawyers and waste numerous days in court?

This Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) was created to provide you with a much cheaper and quicker way to resolve your conflicts. The process of mediation goes as follows:

•    A trained and neutral mediator is assigned to handle your case.
•    The two parties involved in the case will meet in the mediator’s office until the case is resolved or deemed irresolvable.
•    The defendant will offer increasing amounts of compensation until the complainant accepts or the defendant refuses to offer more.
•    In the event that an agreement is reached, the two parties will sign a contract where their agreement is made in writing
•    In the event that an agreement is not reached, the two parties will settle their arguments in front of a judge and jury, in court.

Mediation for Personal Injury Cases: Florida Supports

99% of cases in Florida undergo mediation before going to court. This form of ADR is used not only for injury cases, but for most other cases as well. The Florida Supreme Court is also a strong supporter of this as well as other forms of ADR. They have even made released a statement on this in The Florida Bar website.

Protect your rights and save money all at the same time by taking advantage of mediation when handling personal injury cases.