FAQ
What is a mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) which aims to assist two (or more) disputants in reaching an agreement. Whether an agreement results or not, and whatever the content of that agreement, if any, the parties themselves determine, rather than accepting something imposed by a third party. The disputes may involve states, organizations, communities, individuals or other representatives with a vested interest in the outcome.
Mediators use appropriate techniques and/or skills to open and/or improve dialogue between disputants, aiming to help the parties reach an agreement (with concrete effects) on the disputed matter. Normally, all parties must view the mediator as impartial.
Mediation can apply in a variety of disputes, such as commercial, legal, diplomatic, workplace, community and divorce or other family matters.
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) which aims to assist two (or more) disputants in reaching an agreement. Whether an agreement results or not, and whatever the content of that agreement, if any, the parties themselves determine, rather than accepting something imposed by a third party. The disputes may involve states, organizations, communities, individuals or other representatives with a vested interest in the outcome.
Mediators use appropriate techniques and/or skills to open and/or improve dialogue between disputants, aiming to help the parties reach an agreement (with concrete effects) on the disputed matter. Normally, all parties must view the mediator as impartial.
Mediation can apply in a variety of disputes, such as commercial, legal, diplomatic, workplace, community and divorce or other family matters.
What is a deposition?
A deposition is evidence given under oath and recorded for use in court at a later date. In many countries depositions are given in courtrooms, but in the United States they are given outside a courtroom in certain well-defined circumstances. In the U.S. it is a part of the discovery process in which litigants obtain information from each other in preparation for trial. Some jurisdictions recognize an affidavit as a form of deposition.
A deposition is evidence given under oath and recorded for use in court at a later date. In many countries depositions are given in courtrooms, but in the United States they are given outside a courtroom in certain well-defined circumstances. In the U.S. it is a part of the discovery process in which litigants obtain information from each other in preparation for trial. Some jurisdictions recognize an affidavit as a form of deposition.
How much is my workers' comp claim worth?
The following are the most common losses taken into consideration when determining compensation in an accident claim:
Figuring out how much one's accident claim is worth is not an exact science. Some of the consequences of an accident are easy to describe, and it's easy to put a dollar amount to them. Other consequences are not so easily explained.
The following are the most common losses taken into consideration when determining compensation in an accident claim:
- Medical costs and related expenses
- Income lost because of the accident, because of time spent receiving medical treatment or undergoing rehabilitation
- Permanent disfigurement or physical disability
- Emotional damages, such as stress, depression, embarrassment, or strains on family relationships
- Loss of family, social, or educational experiences (e.g., missed school or training, vacation, or a special event)
- Damaged property
Figuring out how much one's accident claim is worth is not an exact science. Some of the consequences of an accident are easy to describe, and it's easy to put a dollar amount to them. Other consequences are not so easily explained.
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