Insurance,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Apr. 23, 2025
Want a better settlement? Play nice, win big
See more on Want a better settlement? Play nice, win bigWhen a plaintiff's attorney works cooperatively with an insurance company, they create an atmosphere of transparency and open communication directly or through a mediator.
Steven M. Sepassi
Mediator/Arbitrator
ADR Services Inc.
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
Given the adversarial nature of our legal system, it is not unusual for attorneys to view cooperation with the opposite side as a sign of weakness. This becomes even more pronounced for plaintiffs' attorneys dealing with insurance companies and defense counsel. Many plaintiffs' attorneys see the insurance company and their defense counsel as the "enemies," with whom there should be little to no cooperation. In many cases, this viewpoint carries over to the case's medi...
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