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Negotiation is cost and risk-free. Any contact between the parties should be used to attempt to negotiate a settlement. Parties can negotiate a settlement at any point before a judgment is pronounced. Negotiations are without prejudice, which means they are confidential between the parties and cannot be used against a party in court. Any documentation related to negotiation should have the words “WITHOUT PREJUDICE” written across the top. | Negotiation is cost and risk-free. Any contact between the parties should be used to attempt to negotiate a settlement. Parties can negotiate a settlement at any point before a judgment is pronounced. Negotiations are without prejudice, which means they are confidential between the parties and cannot be used against a party in court. Any documentation related to negotiation should have the words “WITHOUT PREJUDICE” written across the top. | ||
Ask the other party if | Ask the other party if they are represented by a lawyer. If so, all communication should be with the lawyer. If the other party is not represented, ask the other party if they are willing to discuss the claim. | ||
Telephone technique should be '''firm''' but '''not argumentative'''. Try to negotiate the best offer possible. | Telephone technique should be '''firm''' but '''not argumentative'''. Try to negotiate the best offer possible. |