When a settlement offer cannot be agreed to, then another
option is to agree to Mediation as an alternative dispute resolution. A mediation is overseen by a neutral third-party
called a mediator. Similarly, there is a judicial dispute resolution (JDR) which is overseen by a judge rather than a mediator.
If a settlement cannot be reached at that point, your file may need
to be set for trial. However, personal injury files rarely
make it to this stage of litigation in Alberta, as the parties must show good faith attempts to settle prior to being able to schedule
a trial date for any personal injury claims. Have you been in an accident and
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