Pt. 20 - Tips on How to Prepare for a Mediation | Personal Injury Lawyers in Orlando Florida скачать в хорошем качестве

Pt. 20 - Tips on How to Prepare for a Mediation | Personal Injury Lawyers in Orlando Florida

Are you a victim of an Orlando Florida personal injury looking for tips on how to get the most out of a mediation? Well, have we got the video for you! Tune in to see our discussion with our Orlando-based personal injury lawyers as they share their valuable insights and strategies on preparing for mediations. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Get Legal Representation 00:48 Get Organized and Stay Organized 01:26 Know Your Case 02:13 Set Goals For Your Case 02:42 Be Punctual (Show Up On Time) 03:54 Be Presentable (Dress Well) 04:36 Conclusion First Step: Get Legal Representation As we discussed in the last episode, a mediator cannot give legal advice to you or the defendant. As a refresher, the mediator cannot tell you what your case may be worth or what would be a good settlement for your case. Thus, it helps to have an attorney with you at mediation to help you make informed decisions about settling your case and to help you get the compensation you deserve. Second Step: Get Organized and Stay Organized While your attorney should have all of your records and information organized at mediation, it is always a good idea to go over the information you have about your case and make sure it’s organized appropriately. It’s critical for your attorney to have access to all the records that you have in your possession. That way, your attorney won’t be surprised or caught off guard by the defense attorney. Therefore, you and your attorney can get the best results possible by organizing all of the relevant information available. Third Step: Understand Your Case: Make sure you and your attorney completely understand your case. Specifically, prior to mediation you should speak with your attorney openly and give him or her all the facts so that you and your attorney can discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your case. During the opening statements of mediation, your attorney will likely highlight all of the strengths of your case, and the defendant’s attorney will harp on the weaknesses of your case. Thus, talking with your attorney about the strengths and weaknesses of your case prior to mediation will help to make sure you and your attorney are not blindsided by the defense attorney at mediation. Fourth Step: Set Goals Be sure to enter mediation with a goal of how you would like your case to be resolved. Make sure you and your attorney understand your desired outcomes prior to mediation. That way, your attorney can help you adjust your expectations if they are not realistic or reasonable. Remember: Try to be flexible because the defense may present new information at mediation that could change your mind. Fifth Step: Get to the Mediation on Time In other words, be punctual. It is absolutely crucial that you arrive to your mediation on time and prepared, whether your mediation is an in-person mediation or a virtual mediation. If your mediation is in-person, there are a few things you should consider. For example, it may take a while to find a parking spot, and you may need a credit card, cash or quarters to pay for parking. Thus, you should take a credit card and a few dollars in cash and quarters to make sure you’re prepared for parking. If you’re concerned about parking, you should ask your attorney about the parking situation where the mediation is taking place. If the mediation is at an office building, you can call the office building’s front desk a few days before mediation to make sure you understand where you can park and how much it will cost. Once you have the parking details, make sure you arrive with enough time to park and pay any parking fees. Remember: being on-time is and being 15 minutes early is being on time. Sixth Step: Be presentable Whether your mediation is in-person or virtual, it’s extremely important that you look presentable. Mediation is an extremely important and valuable stage of your case because it’s your opportunity to show the defense that you are competent, likable, and presentable. The reality is that many defense attorneys and insurance companies will add value to your case if you present well. However, if you show up looking sloppy, the defense will see you as an easy target. Therefore, dress your best for mediation and show up ready to play ball. Conclusion Overall, you should remember to respect the mediation process because it gives you and the defense an opportunity to resolve the case. In other words, it’s an opportunity for you to get compensated and put the case behind you and move on with your life. Therefore, you should show up prepared, on-time, dressed for the occasion, and ready to take advantage of the opportunities mediation provides.