Well, your attorney finally told you that your lawsuit is moving forward, and the other side wants to mediate. "Great," you think, "what the heck is that? What happened to the trial?"
Quite simply, the lawsuit still exists, mediation is merely an easy way to resolve your case without the additional expense of trial. A mediation [...]
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Tag Archive: Lawsuit Settlement
What the Heck is Mediation?
The Lawsuit from Start to Finish
There’s a very high likelihood that after you hire your attorney, you’ll have infrequent, short conversations with him/her. It’s also very likely that you’ll wonder what is happening and how your case is progressing, or more realistically, why it’s taking so long to resolve. Sometimes this infrequent contact will frustrate you. "After all," you say, [...]
Where Does the Money Go?
Well, after weeks, months, or years, your attorney finally told you that you’re getting your settlement check. Now the question is, "who gets how much?"
The amounts and distributions are mandated by state and federal laws. Generally, the order of preference goes as follows:
Attorney fees & costs
Medical liens and medical bills
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This Thing’s Taking Too Long!
The problem with being injured is that the injuries cost money! Whether it’s because you’re out of work, or because you’re now forced to pay for something you didn’t do, injuries cost money, and lots of it! Additionally, sometimes the only way to get the money you need to pay your bills is to initiate [...]