Pros and Cons to Arbitration

If you have questions about if you should litigate or pursue a personal injury settlement Decatur, our law office can address your concerns. Here are the basic advantages and disadvantages to arbitration.

Advantages

1. The outcome is usually more predictable, quicker and less expensive.
2. Experts do not need to appear in person, which usually costs less.
3. Decisions are often binding and confidential.

Disadvantages

1. Your attorney might not be able to cross-examine witnesses.
2. There is no jury to sympathize with you as the victim.
3. Both parties must compromise their positions.
4. You cannot appeal the decision.

The attorneys at McCarthy Rowden & Baker can help you with a personal injury settlement Decatur.