{"id":2631,"date":"2020-03-17T14:42:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2631"},"modified":"2020-03-17T14:42:26","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:42:26","slug":"do-personal-injury-cases-go-to-arbitration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/do-personal-injury-cases-go-to-arbitration\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Personal Injury Cases Go to Arbitration?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A common misconception about personal injury cases is that they all go before a jury. However, most personal injury claims are settled long before they ever have to see a courtroom. For cases that settle outside of court, often times both parties will seek an alternative dispute resolution source or are contractually required to do so, such as mediation or \u00a0arbitration<\/em>, to obtain a settlement through negotiations or an arbitration. Some cases are also only tried to the judge instead of a jury. The difference between going to trial and settling out of court is significant to the outcome of a personal injury case, and can have a major impact on the final settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this in mind, you might be wondering why personal\ninjury cases might go to arbitration instead of trial. Continue reading to\nlearn a few examples of when this could happen, and where to get trusted legal\nadvice regarding your personal injury claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Arbitration Works<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In order to resolve a case by means of arbitration,\nboth parties must agree or there must be a legitimate end enforceable\ncontractual requirement. When two parties go to arbitration, together they\nselect an impartial, unbiased party(ies) to resolve their dispute. This person\nis known as an arbitrator. Sometimes, each side picks an arbitrator and those\ntwo arbitrators then select a third arbitrator.  The two parties agree beforehand\nthat they will comply with the arbitration award. Once the arbitration begins,\na single hearing or a series of hearings are held to allow both parties to\npresent their evidence and testimony. Then at the conclusion, the arbitrator(s)\nrenders a final decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arbitration is sometimes preferred over trial for the\nmain reasons of time and money. It is faster, more efficient, and costs much\nless than a court trial. It is a streamlined version of dispute resolution\nsince it eliminates the formalities of court procedures, such as filing, court\ndates, motions, jury selection, and more. Court costs, attorney fees, filing\nfees, and time off work are all examples of associated, out-of-pocket costs\nclaimants can face if they push for their case to go to trial.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cases That Go to Arbitration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, both parties involved in a personal injury\ncase have to choose alternative dispute resolution. However, there are some\npersonal injury cases that are legally required to go to arbitration. Such\ncases are generally those that are bound contractually by arbitration clauses,\nwhich usually state that parties must enter arbitration in the circumstance of\na contract dispute and\/or breach. One of the main objectives for companies to\ninclude arbitration clauses in their contracts is to mitigate legal costs,\nwhile others believe that arbitrators award less than jurors in some\ncircumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a personal injury victim facing an arbitration clause, there is still hope for your case. Contact a licensed Indianapolis personal injury<\/a> lawyer to represent your claim in arbitration, and recover the full settlement or judgment you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call the Law office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to discuss your potential personal injury claim with licensed Indianapolis accident attorneys<\/a> you can trust. Our law firm offers free initial consultations and never collect lawyer fees unless we recover a settlement or judgment for you.\u00a0 We represent clients throughout the State of Indiana. Be sure to get started on learning more about your claim soon, before the Indiana statute of limitations runs out!\u00a0 The sooner you retain us, the sooner we can start collecting the evidence necessary to prove your case and before that evidence is lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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