Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, a weekly publication for lawyers on news and developments in Massachusetts law, has recently launched Exhibit A. Exhibit A is a monthly newsletter written by lawyers and intended for non-lawyers. It is written in a way which makes the law a little less confusing and easier to…
Arbitration is an increasingly common method for resolving personal injury cases in Massachusetts. One of the great benefits of arbitration is that you avoid the anxiety and unpredictability of a jury trial. Also, like mediation, arbitration is quick, as opposed to a jury trial which can be protracted and delayed. …
I find mediation to be a great alternative to trying a Massachusetts personal injury case before a jury. It is not that I don’t like trying a case before a jury (it is actually quite fun). Rather, jury trials are so uncertain and unpredictable because trying a jury case is…
Is your Massachusetts personal injury claim going to mediation? If so, the more information you know about the mediation process the better. Here is a great blog about all things mediation called Online Guide to Mediation. Check it out for great information about mediation.
Massachusetts personal injury claims can often be speedily resolved through arbitration (if the parties can agree to arbitrate, in the first place). One of the notable benefits of arbitration is that the arbitrator will usually issue his/her decision within one to two weeks after the arbitration has concluded. This is…
Ok, your Massachusetts personal injury attorney and the insurance adjuster cannot agree on the value of your case. When this happens, mediation can be very advantageous. Why? Because mediation usually promotes resolution with less expense and with much less risk than can a bench or jury trial. This is because…
I would not recommend it. The insurance adjuster and/or defense attorney will exploit your inability to properly articulate and convincingly argue the strengths of your case. The inspiration for this post comes from Jonathan Stein, a California personal injury attorney who has a great post on his blog about this…
You would be surprised at how difficult it is for attorneys to agree on a mutually acceptable mediator or arbitrator to hear a personal injury case. Usually, after the lawyers have agreed to submit the Massachusetts injury case to a neutral, they will each have a list of their preferred…
If you have been injured in an accident in Massachusetts, and you have decided to handle your injury claim without a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, you will need to know how to negotiate with the insurance company. Here is a great blog I found that is called How to Negotiate…
I came across a great web site that offers numerous links to ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) blogs. It is called the world of alternative dispute resolution blogs. Check it out for information pertaining to mediation and arbitration, among other things. Tags: Massachusetts personal injury arbitration and Massachusetts personal injury mediation