Arbitration is an option to a civil trial. Civil trials usually take 18 to 30 months to conclude from the time suit is filed, whereas an arbitration can be scheduled within 6 to 12 months.
Arbitration is an informal hearing before an arbitrator (usually a retired judge or a lawyer) who will hear the case and make a finding on fault and damages. The arbitrator’s award is binding upon the parties. We find arbitrations to be more consistent than jury trials. Juries over the years seem to be very critical from years of insurance company propaganda.
A client of ours was riding his motorcycle and was injured when the defendant negligently and carelessly made a left turn in front of him. He sustained a back injury which resulted in a 7% impairment. We were able to show the cost of future medical expenses if further treatment became necessary. A retired judge was appointed arbitrator, and he issued an award of $135,000 to our client.
Ianello & Brittain P.C. located in Western Massachusetts, with offices in Springfield, represent you in personal injury and criminal cases.
