
Why would you try to settle out of court rather than going to trial?

Why is negotiation a common alternate route practice between parties?
You were in a car accident with severe head injuries that require round the clock medical care, your attorney suggests ADR rather than wait four years for a trial date - which method do you think is best to resolve your claim why/why not?
Define Negotiation
Define Settlement
Define Mediation
Define Arbitration
Define Ombudsman