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Hall Mediation Services |
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www.hallmediation.com |
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Usually a mediation session lasts from one to three hours depending on the issues involved and may be scheduled within two to four weeks. Most mediations resolve with one session. |
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The entire claim may be resolved through mediation or if the parties prefer a single aspect of the claim, such as the circumstances under which the injured worker returns to work or the reasonableness and necessity of medical treatment can be addressed through mediation. |
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Any type of case and any type of issue that can arise with regard to a workers compensation claim can be mediated. With some petitions, such as modification petitions, the parties are more likely to obtain a good result with mediation than they are with litigation. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Mediation can occur at any time during the life of a claim but the best time to mediate is as soon as you have enough information to determine the extent of the injury, which is normally very early in the process and can even be before any petition is filed with the State. |
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When is the best time to mediate? |
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What types of cases or issues can be mediated? |
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Do I have to settle the entire claim? |
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How long does it take to mediate? |
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All decision makers should attend. Depending on the issues involved, at a minimum, the injured worker, the worker’s attorney and the attorney for the employer/insurer should attend and possibly the adjuster and/or a representative of the employer. If the adjuster or employer cannot attend they should at least be available by telephone. Experience has shown, however, the case has a better chance of settling if the adjuster or employer actually attends the mediation. |
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Who should attend the mediation? |
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