Re: PI Settlement Conference

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On 9/30/05, sassy wrote:
> A settlement conference is an attempt by the Court to settle
> a case before they waste taxpayer money on a trial. It is
not
> an attempt by the insurance company. Ususally the "meeting"
> I think you are referring to is called a Mandatory
Settlement
> Conference and is required by the Court before a trial.
>
> A mediation is also a type of settlement conference and is a
> form of alternative dispute resolution. In that setting, a
> neutral mediator attempts to settle your case. He/she will
> point out strengths and weaknesses of your case and try to
> squeeze money out of the insurance company and also find
your
> bottom line. You give in a little, they give in a little,
and
> the case settles where it should. (I just made it sould a
> heck of a lot easier than it really is!)
>
> PS: There are also arbitrations, some of which are binding.
> Those are like mini trials.
>
> Good Luck!
>
>
> On 9/30/05, Ray wrote:
>> Since my attorney is very busy and I can't get a hold of
>> him.
>> I just want to know what is and what happens at one of
>> these Settlement Conference meetings. Only thing I do know
>> so far is that they are held before go to trial.Is it a
>> last minute attempt by the defendant's insurance company
>> to try to settle out of court? Please enlighten me.

All I know is that a judge will be present at this meeting. If
a rep from the ins. company is going to be there I do not
know. My attorney is out of town and I was just wondering what
to expect. Thank you.