It's 2 a.m. Sunday and you have just made your latest "best offer" in a pending claim with an insurance company. You did it by computer, at an ungodly hour, without making a trip to a mediator's office. You've entered the world of online dispute resolution. Some say it's a boon to those who want to settle legal claims quickly and avoid delays caused by lengthy negotiations. Others warn it takes the sound advice and counsel of legal professionals out of the settlement process.
January 31, 2000 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
It’s 2 a.m. Sunday and you — or your attorney — have just made your latest “best offer” in a pending claim with an insurance company. You did it by computer, at an ungodly hour, without making a trip to a lawyer or mediator’s office.
And, if your offer reaches within a certain range of what the insurance company is willing to pay, bingo, you’ve got a settlement.
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