You would be surprised at how difficult it is for attorneys to agree on a mutually acceptable mediator or arbitrator to hear a personal injury case.  Usually, after the lawyers have agreed to submit the Massachusetts injury case to a neutral, they will each have a list of their preferred mediators and arbitrators. The key is for the lawyers to find common middle ground on a neutral they are both comfortable with. The problem is that often certain mediators and arbitrators have reputations as being plaintiff-friendly, or, conversely, defense-friendly.

Choosing the right neutral is tough, but it can make all the difference in your case.