{"id":784,"date":"2017-05-04T19:24:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T19:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiolinjurylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/personal-injury-mediation-how-the-process-goes\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T22:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T03:47:15","slug":"personal-injury-mediation-how-the-process-goes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/personal-injury-mediation-how-the-process-goes\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury Mediation: How The Process Goes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mediation is one of the most efficient ways to resolve a personal injury claim. While a full-blown trial can take a great deal of time and money, mediation is fast and relatively inexpensive. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution that many parties use to achieve settlements and avoid the hassle of a trial. Here\u2019s what to expect from the process if you choose personal injury mediation in Florida.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/personal-injury-mediation-how-the-process-goes\/#Consultation_With_an_Attorney\" >Consultation With an Attorney<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/personal-injury-mediation-how-the-process-goes\/#Claims_Filing\" >Claims Filing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/personal-injury-mediation-how-the-process-goes\/#Scheduling_the_Meeting\" >Scheduling the Meeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/personal-injury-mediation-how-the-process-goes\/#You_Meet_With_the_Defendant_and_a_Mediator\" >You Meet With the Defendant and a Mediator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/personal-injury-mediation-how-the-process-goes\/#You_Reach_a_Settlement_or_Go_to_Trial\" >You Reach a Settlement or Go to Trial<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consultation_With_an_Attorney\"><\/span>Consultation With an Attorney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/personal-injury-lawsuit-process\/\">personal injury lawsuit process<\/a>, find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/tampa-personal-injury-lawyer\/\">personal injury lawyer in Tampa<\/a> to represent you. Hiring a lawyer for mediation can improve your odds of achieving a successful resolution, as your lawyer will use proven negotiation strategies during the meeting. A lawyer will make sure an insurance company does not take advantage of you during mediation and will not settle for less than your case is worth. Your lawyer can also represent you at trial if mediation fails to resolve your case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Claims_Filing\"><\/span>Claims Filing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next step is to file your complaint against the party that caused your injury. Your complaint will most likely take the form of a demand letter mailed to the at-fault party\u2019s insurance company. The demand letter will describe the accident, explain why you think the at-fault party is liable, list your losses, and state an amount for which you are willing to settle the matter. The recipient (known as the defendant) can either accept your claim or challenge it; the latter will lead to mediation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduling_the_Meeting\"><\/span>Scheduling the Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the defendant\u2019s insurance company does not accept your claim or will not offer an amount your lawyer believes is fair for your injuries, you will have to go through mediation. Mediation is something the law requires in Florida before a personal injury case can go to trial. You, the mediator, and the defendant will agree on a date, time, and location for the mediation session. It often takes place inside an attorney\u2019s office or a conference room in the courthouse. In the meantime, your lawyer will prepare a summary of facts and arguments to get ready for mediation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Meet_With_the_Defendant_and_a_Mediator\"><\/span>You Meet With the Defendant and a Mediator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You, your personal injury lawyer, the defendant, and his or her attorney will come together in front of a mediator. A mediator is someone who has special training in conflict resolution. It is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/professional_responsibility\/publications\/model_rules_of_professional_conduct\/rule_2_4_lawyer_serving_as_third_party_neutral\/comment_on_rule_2_4\/\">neutral third party<\/a> who is typically a lawyer or retired judge. During mediation, three things will happen:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Both parties will speak to the mediator about the case in the presence of the other party.<\/li>\n<li>Both parties will speak directly to each other with the mediator facilitating the exchange.<\/li>\n<li>Both parties will have the chance to speak to the mediator alone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The mediator does not have the legal authority to make any decisions. He or she is simply there to encourage conversations and compromises between the parties. While a mediator can help them reach an agreement, he or she cannot issue a ruling or court order. The goal of mediation isn\u2019t to prove that someone was right or wrong; it\u2019s for both parties to resolve a dispute by agreeing on a settlement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Reach_a_Settlement_or_Go_to_Trial\"><\/span>You Reach a Settlement or Go to Trial<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If mediation succeeds and both sides of the case agree to a resolution, both will sign a settlement agreement. Signing the essential documents will resolve the case by barring the plaintiff from pursuing any further damages from the defendant for the same accident and injury in exchange for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/what-is-the-average-personal-injury-settlement-in-florida\/\">agreed-upon settlement amount<\/a>. If you settle via mediation, the defendant will write you a check for the amount agreed upon and your case will end there. If you cannot resolve your dispute through mediation, your personal injury case will return to court.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the mediation process, as well as for legal representation during mediation in Tampa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/contact\/\">contact an attorney<\/a> from Fiol & Morros Law Group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mediation is one of the most efficient ways to resolve a personal injury claim. While a full-blown trial can take a great deal of time and money, mediation is fast and relatively inexpensive. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution that many parties use to achieve settlements and avoid the hassle of a trial. 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