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Mediation can be an effective tool by which to settle disputes related to all types of admiralty and maritime disputes. Whether the issue concerns marine insurance, yacht ownership, maritime liens, ship mortgages, limitation of liability actions, shipyard issues, or collisions, litigation might not be the best option for finding a resolution.

Medical malpractice cases are on the rise. It is now considered the third most common cause of death in the United States and billions of dollars are paid out every year to victims of medical malpractice. Though it is sometimes necessary to settle medical malpractice and other legal health care issues in court, mediation is often an effective tool for resolving the issue faster and more efficiently.

Civil mediation is effective for settling a variety of disputes. For instance, it can be an efficient tool for dealing with legal battles in Vero Beach, FL and elsewhere involving contracts, company and commercial disputes, trusts and probate, wills, powers of attorney, and negligence – essentially any type of dispute that needs an efficient resolution.

Arbitration is an organized, controlled way to settle legal disputes outside of court. The goal of arbitration is to obtain a fair resolution of disputes using an impartial third party. Arbitration is faster and less expensive than litigation. It also makes it possible to settle disputes out of the public eye.

Insurance is often one of those things we take for granted. Premiums are paid each month, and until an untoward event occurs and the need to file a claim arises, policies go relatively unnoticed. Unfortunately, too many people find that when the time comes to put their policy to use, the claims handling process can be very complicated and frustrating.