Mediation & Personal Injury
Mediation has become a popular form of collaborative law that is often voluntarily sought by the parties involved in a civil action. Mediation can also be court annexed to facilitate a resolution in a personal injury or wrongful death dispute. Often the costs of court proceedings can exceed the benefits of presenting your case to the court. Sometimes it makes much more sense to apply those monies to resolving the claim through an out-of-court settlement rather than pursuing more immediate court actions. Robert Grossman is certified in the field of Mediation. As a Texas personal injury attorney he can represent your interests and provide the legal advice needed to obtain a fair recovery in Mediation. Before you proceed in Mediation, give Grossman Law Firm a call at our offices in The Woodlands, Humble or Houston, Texas.
The Process for Mediation
The purpose of Mediation is to bring the parties in conflict together with a neutral third person who can help them make decisions regarding a fair and reasonable settlement. This legal process encourages both parties to communicate, to express anger or emotions, to accept the consequences and to resolve the dispute through a mutual agreement. Throughout the mediation process, your personal injury attorney or wrongful death lawyer will provide direction and give you advice as to negotiating a settlement that will be a fair compensation for your damages. Mediation allows for the discussion of many options that are not available during a court proceeding. Many times, a court of law is just not able to address many of the individual issues or extenuating circumstances involved with a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Advantages of Mediation
Many people are quick to want his or her day in court after suffering a personal injury or damages from the loss of a loved one. What they more likely want is a day, or platform, where they can vent anger, express emotions and tell their side of the story. Mediation is a much more flexible legal platform where many personal perspectives can be expressed. Listed below are some important advantages:
- Mediation is typically a much faster process than the court.
- Mediation is much less expensive than seeking compensation through the court.
- Mediation provides a platform where both parties can tell his or her story.
- Mediation encourages and supports communications between the parties.
- Mediation can allow for the expression of emotions to diffuse anger.
- Mediation allows the parties to explore creative solutions with their inputs.
- Mediation can often help the injured party get on with his or her life.
When Mediation is used for the settlement of a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, the parties involved reach the decisions. Grossman Law Firm will make certain that all agreements are filed in court and legally binding.
The Mediation Agreement
Mediation promotes cooperation and explores more creative ways of resolving disputes in personal injury and wrongful death cases. The mediator helps both parties to clarify their issues while considering options that will allow them to reach a workable settlement that best fits everyone's needs and satisfies their real interests. Your personal injury lawyer or wrongful death attorney can be right by your side as you present your side of the story and present your demands for a fair settlement of the damages you incurred due to the unexpected personal injury or untimely wrongful death. Once an agreement has been reached, your lawyer will help draft an agreement that is legally binding and filed in court to ensure enforceability for the terms of the settlement.
At Grossman Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers or wrongful death attorneys are trained in collaborative law and can represent your rights and interests during all phases of the Mediation process. Contact a lawyer who is certified in the field of Mediation. Call Robert Grossman, Humble Personal Injury Attorney, or call our office in Houston or The Woodlands, Texas.