Legal Question in Mediation in Louisiana

husband hurt on land rig

we are scheduled for a mediation . i was wondering what it would be like? does it favor the planiff or defendant?


Asked on 4/30/07, 2:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: husband hurt on land rig

Mediation does not favor either side. It is a opportunity for both sides to seek an agreement instead of going to trial. Despite statements that some people make, in most cases the defendant does owe the plaintiff something. The parties might disagree on the amounts but not that the debt exists. Mediation gives both sides a chance to intelligently negotiate and hopefully reach an agreement that everyone concerned is comfortable with.

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Answered on 4/30/07, 3:03 pm


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