Mediation is used to resolve disputes related to accidents causing bodily injury to one or more persons. While most injured parties are looking for a financial resolution. If government entities are involved of a new law or safety initiative, which can help prevent future similar occurrences maybe explored. Sometimes some settlements with governmental authorities are not possible using traditional litigation.
Mediation of personal injury cases can be beneficial to both parties because issues can be resolved more quickly, control remains in the hands of those most intimately affected, and costs can be kept under control successful mediation requires that all parties agree on a mutually agreed outcome.
Having handled numerous injury cases as an attorney for both Plaintiffs and Defendants, Stephen B. Cohen is exceptionally qualified to serve as a mediator in personal injury disputes, knows the applicable law and understands court outcomes are unpredictable. Licensed to practice law both in Illinois and Indiana, Mr. Cohen is experienced in helping people resolve problems in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Cohen is registered in Indiana for court appointment as a Mediator in civil cases, certified for mediation of complex civil cases in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, and certified for mediation by the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Please contact Mr. Cohen at 219-836-1171 or contact him at email at lawsbc@gmail.com