Settlement & Negotiation

Mediation

A voluntary dispute resolution process where a neutral third party (mediator) helps the parties reach a settlement.

In Personal Injury Cases

Mediation is often required before trial in California. It's non-binding, meaning either party can walk away if no agreement is reached.

Reference context

This term belongs to the Settlement & Negotiation category and is part of our machine-readable California injury-law glossary.

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Plain-English use

How to use this definition during case research

Start with the definition, then ask whether the term changes liability, damages, insurance coverage, evidence preservation, or the deadline for taking action.

If the term affects a live accident or injury claim, write down the fact that triggered the question, the record that supports it, and the person or company that may dispute it.

A useful glossary page should point you toward the next page to read, not leave you with a standalone legal phrase.

Glossary discovery fingerprint

How this definition connects to a real claim file

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Settlement & Negotiation claim fingerprint

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Evidence sequence

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Decision summary

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A reader in Settlement & Negotiation should know whether Mediation is often required before trial in California. It's non-binding, meaning either party can walk away if no agreement is reached. records line up with Settlement calculator, especially if the first insurer note minimizes the treatment bridge.

Release control question

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Arbitration comparison

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Legal review process follow-through

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alternative-dispute-resolution to Release

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maintenance ticket handoff

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