Bulk Settlement Days
The Workers Compensation community is small. We see the same folks again and again. Applicant’s counsel commonly have an inventory of cases with one carrier or TPA, perhaps involving a single employer. Claims professionals and defense counsel often have multiple claims with one applicant’s attorney. These scenarios beg for an efficient resolution.
A litigation management technique called a Bulk Settlement Day involves scheduling multiple cases for mediation with the same players on the same day, same place, one after the other. Some people use the term Block Settlement Day for the same idea, referring to a block of cases.
Scheduling a Settlement Day is not as daunting as you may think. Start with a letter suggesting several cases you know are good settlement candidates. Invite the addressee to suggest others. If you need help composing your letter, please contact me for a form.