As long as people talk about the problem, litigation may be avoided, and the discussion may lead to a settlement between the parties. B. Mediation or Arbitration More and more claims and disputes are being resolved by agreement between the parties to submit the disputed matter to mediation or arbitration. The cost to litigate though the court system is a very expensive process, which in many cases leads to both parties being unhappy, despite one party being the prevailing party. As a result, mediation and arbitration can be a cost effective manner to resolve disputes. C. Litigation .
Litigation can be a nightmare for most people.
The cost for attorneys, and the cost of litigation can be prohibitive for most people. The process is cumbersome and may take up to two years or more to reach the trial stage, where each side presents witnesses and evidence to a judge or jury. Even after a judgement is reached, if one side does not like the result, the case may be appealed, which may result in another year of waiting for a decision to bring the matter to a close. Many claims or disputes can be resolved early as long as you act in a responsive manner. Don t bury your head in the sand.