If you have a long term disability care dispute, mediation provides a number of key benefits that you may wish to consider before deciding to litigate your case. Here are some of the key reasons to consider resolving this matter through mediation.

You May Be Able to Pick the Mediator

The mediator is a neutral communication facilitator who can help you and the other party resolves your dispute in a collaborative manner. You and the other party can agree on a mediator, often someone with special knowledge and experience in long-term disability care matters or insurance disputes. This is a distinct advantage over litigation in which you are assigned a random judge.

You Can Get a Faster Resolution

When dealing with long-term disability care matters, time is of the essence. You may have been denied important medical services or the income that you need to replace your typical wages. If the case is litigated, it will likely take many months or even years to resolve the issue. In mediation, the parties and the mediator can decide on a date or series of dates for mediation that is only dependent on their respective schedules. This allows them to meet sooner and resolve the case faster.

You Participate in the Decision-Making Process

Parties have little involvement in litigation. They may testify, but the rest of the case is largely dependent on the actions of their lawyers and the judge’s decisions regarding the admissibility of the evidence. This can make them feel detached from the process. However, decisions regarding their care and insurance eligibility are important to parties. Mediation allows parties to participate in the decision-making process. They can express their concerns, brainstorm resolutions and accept or reject settlement offers.