Arbitration is a great way to achieve finality to a personal injury case in Massachusetts. Here are 10 reasons that make arbitration so appealing: it is relatively inexpensive; it is quick; it is relaxed; the rules of evidence are relaxed; the parties can mutually agree on an arbitrator; it gives both parties a ‘mini trial’ […]

Arbitration with respect to Massachusetts personal injury claims is essentially a voluntary process. With the exceptions of Massachusetts underinsured and uninsured motorist claims, the decision to arbitrate a personal injury claim is a mutual decision arrived at by the relevant parties. Often, the parties to an arbitration will agree to a high/low agreement before the arbitration. […]