Car accident with 5 passengers how much is each settlement for each passenger compared to hospital bills?

While the amount of your medical bills is a factor in considering the value of your case, there is no mathematical formula for determining what...

Mediation doc (generic) day of mediation-no added verbiage; automatically agrees ALL matters confidential in formal release?

It is standard practice for a mediator to require the parties to agree in writing that mediation proceedings are confidential. Confidentiality in...

Will my age now or then affect my settlement? And Is my car accident case going to make it to trial?

Your message opens up many issues and questions. Preliminarily, why have you gone through three lawyers? Given the fact that you apparently have...

CIVIL MEDIATION: Do mediators have to speak the language of all parties, or is the other side responsible

Mediators are not required to speak the language of all parties, nor is the other side technically responsible to provide an interpreter. Often,...

The vast majority of personal injury cases arising out of car accidents resolve prior to trial. Mediation is an effective means of getting your...

It depends upon the wording of the MOU. Most mediation settlement agreements are reduced to writing for the express purpose of being enforceable...

Should I consult a lawyer first if wife and I think we can agree to terms and go through a mediator?

When dealing with a legal issue as significant as divorce, it is always a good idea to consult with an attorney. Speak with a certified family...

When is it advisable to simply "cut and run" in a civil litigation?

Although it may appear that the mediator is "in cahoots" with opposing counsel, the mediator may actually be correct in his or her attempts in...

Do I need a personal injury attorney?

It sounds as though you have a workers compensation claim rather than a third party personal injury claim. You should consult with a workers...

Do I need to attend a mediation that has not been court ordered?

Although you did not agree to mediation, it would probably be in your best interests to attend the mediation session. If you fail to attend, the...

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