Mediation is frequently used on its own or along with court
proceedings to find an acceptable settlement. Indeed, a judge will
often order the parties to consider mediation. It is a
non-confrontational environment where each party, supported by
their legal representative, can put their case and an independent
mediator will identify the key issues and establish common
ground.
It is particularly effective in personal injury and clinical
negligence cases where a compensation award is not the only issue,
with one side wanting an explanation of the events, an apology or
an assurance that this could not happen again. Also, if successful,
mediation avoids the stress of a public court hearing.
Partner
Sue
Jarvis is a trained mediator for personal injury
and clinical negligence claims, and many of our clients value this
additional service we can offer them.
