Parties must follow the procedural rules. Parties should send submissions for the arbitrator to their case manager who will forward them to the neutral arbitrator.
Read MoreTri-panel arbitrations consist of three arbitrators, rather than one. Usually, each side appoints one arbitrator and a neutral arbitrator is selected for the third arbitrator. In personal injury cases, arbitrators from ADR Systems can only serve as the neutral arbitrator. Arbitrators from ADR Systems cannot serve as party arbitrators.
Read MoreArbitrators or anyone authorized by law may issue subpoenas. Parties are responsible for the drafting of the subpoena, service and enforcement. To see a template for a subpoena to use in an arbitration, click here.
Read MoreContact your case manager to receive instructions.
Read MoreFor a personal injury case, the demand form and instructions are available from your case manager.
Read MoreYes, click here to request a copy of the Health Care Arbitration Rules for personal injury cases.
Read MoreNarratives or statements of position are not admissible unless agreed to by the parties.
Read MoreThe parties, their counsel, and if appropriate, witnesses and experts should attend the arbitration.
Read MoreThe rules that govern personal injury arbitration at ADR Systems are contained in the parties’ agreement to arbitrate. Click here for a sample arbitration agreement.
Read MoreFor a personal injury case, call a case manager.
Read MoreBefore an arbitration, parties must agree that the arbitration will be either binding or non-binding. Most arbitrations are binding: the parties agree that after they present their case to the arbitrator, the arbitrator will decide their case and render an award. The arbitrators decision will be final and binding on all parties to the arbitration. […]
Read MoreYour mediator will work with both sides to decide whether there will be opening statements, which is often handled on pre-mediation calls with the mediator. For more information regarding whether to do opening statements, read the article titled “Opening Comments: A Key Strategic Decision In Mediation.”
Read MoreEx parte communication with your mediator is allowed at any time. If you would like to speak to your mediator before or after your session, call your case manager.
Read MoreMany mediators encourage some form of submission exchange between the parties. Often parties will share some of their submission with the other side and the remaining sections they will keep confidential – “For the Mediator’s Eyes Only.”
Read MoreIn most cases, the parties, their counsel, an insurance representative — if it involves an insurance issue — and someone with authority to settle the case.
Read MoreJudge Ward did an exceptional job on my case. He is knowledgeable and fair, but also persistent. In addition, his follow-up was excellent.
John J. McInerney, Esq.Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.
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