Mediation: Settle Case or go to Trial

[@MarketingResolution]

Well done! This is exactly the kind of educational video that our industry needs more of! Thank you!

[@jimmarchman]

My thought: mediation is confrontational as are many things in life. I'm older, I'm retired and have nothing to lose. Stalling tactics and being obtuse in situations like a mediation only strengthen my resolve. I've worked my entire life and all I have left is free time. Keep that in mind if you're an attorney or adjuster going forward.

[@delilarbrown2362]

Right

[@DarkQuiet]

I’m being forced into court ordered mediation in 3 weeks for a small claims diminished value case. They’re making me pay $400 just for the privilege! Well I have no intention of settling. My case is solid and my documentation is above reproach. I’m looking forward to humiliating the insurance company in front of a jury. So at mediation they can either pay me what they owe or we can go to trial. I’m not coming down

[@DarkQuiet]

@@DuttyBoukmansToe Why? I already have an appraiser and it’s excellent.

[@DarkQuiet]

@@DuttyBoukmansToe well my State forces mediation by State Law. So there’s that. And while most of these types of cases don’t go to trial, it is all completely in the hands of the Insurance company. If they want to make you fight to get your money then all they have to do is not pay and there’s nothing you can do about it. The only option you have is to go to trial. And that’s what happened in my case. The insurance company decided up front that they were going to make me go to trial if I wanted to get my money so they refused to even read my appraisal report or negotiate in any way. Because they know they can win 99% of the time just by forcing you to sue and go to trial because it’s such a hassle and expensive so most people just don’t bother.

[@andrho4]

Questions

[@sebrinadaniels2996]

I' m with you Steve! My documentation is above reproach, along with the unconscionability of the entire situation. If they want court, let's give 'em court. They wanted to humiliate me and make me homeless with a lie and eviction, after causing me to spend all my money because of their lies about repairs. Still devastated but not DEAD!

[@fatiss8595]

@@sebrinadaniels2996 consequential damages💰💰💰💰💰💥

[@laurelobrien5451]

As I prepare our case against the POA who has grievously harmed us with poison I feel somewhat empowered by these informational videos. I learned here something I didn't know, that, the insurance adjuster must refuse five times before a settlement. Id rather have an attorney help us but no attorney will. They all want the huge class action suits. Neither of us, in our 70's, have knowledge of the law. Maybe when we show our serious symptoms and damages from toxic poisonings, we might have an argument they will listen to? We had to sell our beautiful $900K home to and go to a rental to escape the sprayings. If anyone out there has suggestions, we will gratefully receive.

[@lepplerinjurylaw8855]

Thanks for this video! I never engage in mediation in a serious injury cases until discovery is completed, There is a firm trial date, and dispositive motions have come and gone if there is some prospect out there of it. I also only do agree private mediations and don’t want time wasted (defendant’s lawyer had to call me beforehand and have a good faith discussions and he had to tell me the numbers he’s recommending to his client to make sure it’s not a waste). Just my take anyway.

[@Dani-ef3cf]

21:00 Excellent video. However, I firmly believe there must be a time limit on the mediation. I would say it depends. It doesn’t have to take long. Prepare documentation prior to showing up and prior to being on the clock. Recommend making 3 lists: 1) what I want; 2) what is negotiable; 3) what is absolutely nonnegotiable. Obviously, the money 💰 on the clock is not an issue to the attorneys. It IS for the clients. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@mouthforyah1703]

Well said!

[@Kcarneirowashere]

In a civil suit with my former employer, big corporate. Nearly two years on this case. But my attorney has so much evidence and validated points that she wasn't done with one of the depositions on the many employers she's depositioning this pass Friday 4. Now my mediation is on the 9th next week. My attorney still haven't finished Friday depo and has 1 to go. If no settlement trial August 4 for sexual harassment, quid quo pro, sexual assault, sexual battery, retaliation, wrongful termination, gender discrimination and more. Gosh I hope this settles because after getting fired I'm in my car and need to get a home to sleep in. I was nervous but this video helped calm them.

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

I hope your case is over now and you received the justice you deserved!

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

Also....it would be nice if you came back with an update.

[@internetpaper1]

Praying for you!

[@star2184]

@@randymoss8183 😂 🤣

[@marlanabeasley1790]

I’m in same situation but I’m not homeless thanks to my bf! Praying for you !

[@HustlerJerbear]

I have a mediation later this month for a bus accident I was in back in November 2020. I’ve been waiting over 3 years for this day. This video has given me good information on what will happen during mediation since my attorney didn’t explain what is going to happen during mediation very well to me.

[@trevorm12353]

Praying for you. Hope it goes well!

[@HustlerJerbear]

@@sleepybear7642 My mediation ended and I still got a 5 figure settlement but it was nowhere close to what I was expecting to get. My attorney didn’t want to continue with my case if we didn’t settle during this mediation so I just accepted what I could get and called it quits.

[@justriley9157]

@@HustlerJerbearsorry to hear, but your attorney doesn’t make that call, You do. Hope you reach full recovery !

[@thinline8504]

@@justriley9157exactly !!!!! You make the call. You’re paying the attorney!!!

[@ashleytims974]

@@HustlerJerbearu should sue the lawyer now and report to the bar

[@1046fireman]

This was outstanding.

[@lindawade9647]

I agree.

[@hithere3609]

GREAT EXPLAINATION! Thank you for sharing. Very thoughtful and detailed.

[@seanreade7393]

Great video packed with lots of good information.

[@1EVILZ06]

Be prepared to hear a ridiculously low,low ball offer to start….I laughed out loud at the first offer.😂

[@jetwhite550]

So how did it go ? Did you complete mediation with an offer you like ?

[@jaleahgang9597]

Mine Monday I can’t wait to do the same

[@carlrichardson9582]

​@@jaleahgang9597 mine is coming up in a few weeks. How did yours go?

[@udonne2no]

​@@carlrichardson9582how did your mediation go

[@watsonomerta3231]

​@@carlrichardson9582Mine is in two weeks No one answered i guess everyone got alot of money How did it go

[@ebonyjoi634]

You guys are pretty good.

[@caroleastmond9064]

This is a very good, informative video.

[@Jennifer-dy8tz]

Just wanted to thank you for your videos. Very helpful.

[@RogerRabbit-i9k]

If it were me I would prefer to settle if it wasn't an insulting low-ball offer and can speed up the process of a full payment to amend what happened.

[@sharmanklinefelter508]

my mediation was personal injury my lawyer did not help at mediation i had to do all the talking to the mediator he was not helpful at all i was struggling with pain from the accident went on for 7 hours i had to quit and settle for less after 13 years i suffer still in pain i picked the wrong lawyer

[@alkarimshariff2720]

Thanks great video I have a mediation coming on July on a wrongful termination lawsuit hopefully I get enough so I can face this economy can't get a job on a same pay I was earing 27.61 before now its 21 can't put a food on a table it was a wrongful terminated as per your experience how much will I walk away with

[@Starr0010]

Good Luck , same thang happen ta me. Same thang everything u jus said! Keep n mind neva go crazy on the ones doing u wrong. Make sure u have it for when it time ta show it off ta win big an the end! Stay calm when n a situation like this if u wanna blessing at the end of it all!

[@jeffmarionpersonalinjuryla2966]

I like the strategy discussion here about to open or not to open.

[@adebodundoyle9173]

Quite an informative video on mediation. Do you have tips for the mediator?

[@jeannettesmith1248]

We are going to Jury Trial, My case is Civil Case

[@JPoetx]

Well I filed for my apartment building class action in May and they finally got it in August but at the end of August my lawyer stopped communicating with me the night before the first settlement court date or mediation I was texting my lawyer he didn't tell me anything he was ignoring me then I found out that it was a court date for the first one August 29th and he never told me nothing and I went to The Courts and told everything and now he's getting mad at me because I told on him and I'm on my third court date of the mediation for the class action settlement which I'm on there with somebody else I have to find out the case number and everything by myself actually the third court date going to be on Zoom November 15th next week and I don't know what's going on my lease is up at the end of this month so they're not going to renew it so I have to find a new apartment in December and he just my lawyer's just not talking to me right and he's putting it on me like I'm going to lose the case cuz I keep talking to the courts but he's doing things and not communicating with me so I don't know if the settlement go wait till I get out the apartment at a settlement because it's for the two years I've been here and my lease is actually up at the end of this month so I don't know what's going on

[@impacc44]

I just went through mediation and it was a complete joke.I would have come out better tossing the 2500.00 out of the window,this occured in Mississippi.The mediator trys to force you to give up more than you are willing to give up.

[@cometogetherlikevoltron1230]

What part of Mississippi?

[@HelpMe-kj2kh]

what do you mean so mediation doesn't offer you a good amount ?

[@ChristRecords2O16]

@@HelpMe-kj2kheverything before seeing a judge will be a joke.

[@mattmurillo331]

like the attitude and the real world experience i may be wrong but never in doubt ray and chris nailed it m2j

[@sandyshayegray1481]

Amazing Attorneys💜 Bravo❤

[@marlanabeasley1790]

Two classy attorneys! Very good video

[@hiupanddown]

All attorneys are devils

[@WhoaShowuncut]

I appreciate these guys for this video

[@jacquesngatou8701]

After being struck by a drunk driver, in DC while picking up a Lyft customer, in 2020 and undergoing more than 20 surgeries after 19 months and having more surgeries coming ahead, it is a good idea to go to the mediation ? Or a trial will help much more better when it comes to settlement.

[@nolebloodedfarmer7445]

Suit/dress shirt/slacks/belt/fresh haircut, cut nails etc, looking sharp can that hurt a client?

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

I’ve been to mediation before in several occasions and WON!

[@maymunaparker8064]

How are you saying you won?..you only actually win if you go to trial and the jury rules in your favor..you didn't win! YOU SETTLED.

[@HelpMe-kj2kh]

How ? When they lowball you !!

[@candaceseitz7689]

How do you win?? Meditation helps both sides. I have meditation with my ex Narcissists

[@bernardting3361]

Excellent analysis

[@kevinprice476]

What an education. Thanks

[@Adehead]

Oh the defendant and superintendent and assistant superintendent will be there. Employment oh you just said it. That’s why they are there.

[@HelpMe-kj2kh]

How hard is it to get 1million dollars at mediation let's just say the policy limits ?????

[@lostinawareness7979]

If they were willing to give you the policy limits then it would've never made it to a mediation

[@kevinprice476]

I ,like you guys. Positive attitude will manifest positive results

[@bognorsir8248]

Great video guys feel 0.5 percent a lawyer.

[@lramir1751]

Thank you so much this was informative and excellent mediation video prepping gentlemen.

[@nolebloodedfarmer7445]

Also have you guys seen any 3m vs veterans mediations yet?

[@jennytsai7658]

Thank you for video

[@rabutchercsp]

Believe it or not, mediators resolve conflict without counsel every day.

[@Starr0010]

They r the ones who try two make everybody happy before it goes ta court!

[@maureenbrown2811]

Can the plaintiff read their statement in a mediation opening

[@itsmejess980]

I am in a wrongful termination case, why is defense delaying to provide supplemental responses (2 times already) and also can a you skip deposition and go straight to mediation?

[@MuffPotter77]

when a defense asks for early mediation does that mean they feel strong or weak?

[@ChristRecords2O16]

Hmmm

[@ugotGod1]

What if it’s too soon for meditation and too low of a settlement amount in a “permanent injury to multiple body parts” personal injury case? How can a person just settle for a lowball claim?

[@ChristRecords2O16]

Give it to God and your truth, walk away

[@alkarimshariff2720]

My mediation is on for 4 hours after I have to pay 800 per hour

[@eddiespagetti8395]

Yes they know it. Judgmental people in high places. Dress nice not classy. I am excited to take my ex employer to this beautifull gathering. Oh I love being 100% in the right and innocent. Ching ching ching

[@Johnny-nm2qy]

How many times can you be deposed in Illinois?

[@sunnykon]

What’s pretrial in WC ?

[@gregwhitlock5661]

Help me, my lawyer & case

[@hafeniejunias6189]

I really like the video, it educates us globally.

[@kvdme]

Mine did not. (:

[@THEREALESTATEHUSTLER]

Thanks. Great information

[@MrTacou007]

Ty 🙌

[@migoscopes426]

I mediated a case back in 2014 it’s now 2022 the case was against me and but I did not agree to paying anything just to remove myself from the promises but now they’re saying that I was supposed to pay what do I do? They want 6k from me

[@marlonyoutube3496]

Run 🏃‍♂️

[@addgdvcxx]

nice

[@tluu8910]

Mediation point by whom? Why my mediation take my money and stand for the other landlord side. He did not listening to my point building landlord lie and many building violation he said if I don't settle I will lose the case.

[@tluu8910]

How I can get help? Can I go for trial or I have no chance to present my case?

[@hiddengem4293]

@@tluu8910 Have you taken action yet?

[@kevinprice476]

Awsome

[@perrrymcclam874]

great

[@anthonyltllkyser5272]

Great

[@tusan20]

❤

[@macgamer1973]

Wearing a suit tell me you have money. This why I never dress up, I dress like a poor man because I’m poor. I don’t dress to impress others.

[@JermaineJohnson-d5w]

Real,talk .we hurting going through it now

[@oakridgeboy2023]

Crooks

[@derrickchapman7283]

I wouldn't hire these guys

[@marlonyoutube3496]

Why ?

[@AB7N.C]

Three thumbs down 👎👎👎

[@AB7N.C]

Two thumbs down 👎👎