LSMS / LSNEDS – PIPD Scheme
This Addendum to the Law Society Mediation Scheme Rules (“LSMR”) and Law Society Neutral Evaluation and Determination Rules (“LSNEDR”) is applicable to all personal injury claims (excluding claims arising due to medical negligence and from employment disputes not involving accidents); and to property damage claims arising from motor accidents being referred to the Law Society for mediation under the Law Society Mediation Scheme – PIPD (“LSMS – PIPD”) or for non-binding Neutral Evaluation under the Law Society Neutral Evaluation Scheme – PIPD (“LSNEDS – PIPD”) respectively.
Where arrangements for the Mediation / Neutral Evaluation under LSMS – PIPD and LSNEDS – PIPD are not specified in this Addendum, the respective LSMR or LSNEDR shall apply.
For the avoidance of doubt, this Addendum is not applicable to non-PIPD civil disputes referred to the general Law Society Mediation Scheme and Law Society Neutral Evaluation and Determination Scheme.
Neutral Evaluation in Personal Injury and Property Damage (PIPD) Claims
The aim of the neutral evaluation process is to help parties to clarify and narrow the scope of their dispute and have a better understanding of key issues. Early settlement through neutral evaluation means that parties can avoid the cost of preparing for a trial.
An evaluation is advisory only and provides the parties with a review of merits of each of their case by an independent third party. Every single stage of the process is limited by time to avoid any unnecessary prolongation of the matter.
For more information on LSMS and LSNEDS for PIPD claims, please refer to the LSMS / LSNEDS – PIPD Addendum.