CHICAGO INSURANCE CLAIM ARBITRATOR

Michael Mannis is very active as a plaintiff's arbitrator for auto accident injury cases.  Michael has over 24 years of experience as an attorney handling car collisions cases, and for the last 15 years he has been frequently appointed as claimant's (or "plaintiff's") arbitrator.  Mr. Mannis is often consulted by other personal injury and car accident injury lawyers, and over the last 15 years, Mr. Mannis has acted as the claimant's ("plaintiff's) arbitrator in over 500 cases - an average of over 33 cases per year.  So, Mr. Mannis has the experience to prosecute your case if arbitration is demanded.

The Arbitration Process. 

If you are unable to settle your case with the insurance company, you may be able to demand arbitration rather than proceed with litigation. Most insurance policies  have a provision allowing for the demand of arbitration - usually under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association rules. The process usually begins with you and your insurer selecting an arbitrator to hear the details of the case - your arbitrator is usually referred to the claimant (or plaintiff's) arbitrator. While you can select your own arbitrator, the other side has some input. Unless you select a highly-qualified and experienced arbitrator, agreeing on an arbitrator often involves a fair amount of negotiation between you and your insurer. Your arbitrator and the insurance company's arbitrator will meet and appoint a lead arbitrator- who will set the arbitration schedule and act as the referee/judge. Under the AAA rules, all arbitrators are to professionals with extensive knowledge and experience to be able to assess and determine a fair and reasonable amount of compensation.   Mr. Mannis has been appointed and served as arbitrator on average of 33 cases per year and has been consulted on many more cases by other personal injury  and car accident  lawyers. 

Once the arbitrators have been selected, the lead arbitrator will set a date for a "hearing" - usually this is more of a deadline for both sides to submit all the documents backing their arguments. By design, arbitration builds in this moment for both sides to cool off, review the other side's arguments and determine how they wish to proceed. It is at this point that nearly two-thirds of all cases are settled or withdrawn - having seen the other side's arguments and evidence, one party determines it is better off settling. If there is not a settlement, the lead arbitrator will schedule a meeting for all of the parties to discuss the matter with the lead arbitrator.   Before issuing an awards ruling, the lead arbitrator may ask for another round of written counterarguments. When the lead arbitrator finally issues an awards statement, it is likely to be brief, but under most insurance policies, it is binding.  Therefore, it is critical to have an arbitrator who has the experience and knowledge to advocate for your claim and maximize your possible recovery.

If you are a lawyer representing a claimant in an automobile accident injury claim and your case may be proceeding to arbitration, contact the Chicago auto accident arbitrator at Mannis & Associates, Ltd.  Mr. Mannis is happy to evaluate your case and provide a free initial consultation. Based on over 24 years of experience and over 15 years of experience as a claimant's arbitrator, Mr. Mannis will review your options and provide you with recommendations. If you are in need an arbitrator, Mr. Mannis will put his vast experience as a claimant's arbitrator to work for you and your client, maximizing the amount of your recovery. 

Even if you already have legal representation, if your claim for injuries incurred in a car crash may be proceeding to arbitration, have your personal injury lawyer contact the Chicago law firm of Mannis & Associates, Ltd.  Our consultation will cost you nothing and you will get a well-qualified opinion about your injury claim, any settlement offer and recommendations concerning your potential arbitration. 

Contact the skilled Illinois claimant's arbitrator Michael Mannis at (888) 646-0632 schedule a free consultation to evaluate your auto accident arbitration.

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