Settle Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Claims Sooner With Specialist ADR Expertise
Supporting legal teams with a more effective way to move claims toward settlement, reduce uncertainty and manage risk.
The Right ADR Process For The Right Case
Trust ADR brings together mediation, evaluation and arbitration so legal teams can move disputes forward with greater clarity, control and certainty.
Trust Mediation
Specialist mediation for personal injury and clinical negligence claims
Our flagship service. A structured route to settlement led by specialist mediators who understand the legal, practical and commercial realities of PI and clinical negligence disputes. Around 80% of cases settle on the day or shortly after.
Explore MediationTrust Evaluation
Independent evaluation for disputed issues and case positions
A reasoned, independent view on liability, quantum or specific issues where parties need clarity, a credible third-party assessment, or a practical way to move beyond deadlock.
Learn about EvaluationTrust Arbitration
Private arbitration for cases requiring a final, binding outcome
A more determinative ADR route for parties who want a binding decision outside the court timetable, while retaining greater privacy, control and procedural flexibility.
Learn about ArbitrationWhy Firms Use Trust ADR
Settle claims sooner
Move suitable cases toward settlement more quickly through a structured process that is often completed within a day, rather than being left to the court timetable.
Reduce uncertainty, cost and case lifecycle
Earlier resolution can give clients clarity sooner, reduce legal costs, shorten the life of a case, and create better commercial outcomes for firms and insurers alike.
Keep control while managing risk
Mediation does not mean giving up control. It gives parties a professionally guided way to manage risk, test positions and reach agreement without leaving the outcome entirely to the court.
A practical route to resolution for firms that want progress, not more process.
Built For The Realities Of Claimant & Defendant Practice
For claimant solicitors
Settle cases sooner, improve cash flow, and give clients the voice they want to be heard
- Support earlier settlement and earlier payment
- Release WIP and improve firm cash flow
- Give claimants a voice and a sense of being heard
- Deliver better outcomes for both the firm and the client
For defendant solicitors
Reduce legal spend, shorten case lifecycles, and hit settlement KPIs with confidence
- Reduce legal costs and overall claim spend
- Shorten case lifecycles and speed up settlement
- Support KPI and case-closure targets
- Hearing the claimant's voice often unlocks settlement
Not Just Mediators - Specialists In The Claims You Handle
Your mediator understands the legal, practical and commercial realities of personal injury and clinical negligence claims. That means less time explaining the basics, more confidence in the room, and a process that earns the trust of lawyers on both sides.
Specialist sector expertise
Mediators with real background in personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
Lawyer-to-lawyer credibility
Built to win confidence with experienced solicitors, not lecture them.
Focused on settlement
A process designed to move parties toward resolution, not prolong argument.
Education-led support
Resources, training and insight that help firms use mediation more effectively.
A Clear Process From Instruction To Resolution
Initial Conversation
Tell us about the claim, the parties and the stage you are at.
Mediator Selection
You select a suitable independent specialist mediator.
Preparation
Pre-mediation discussions help clarify issues and prepare the day properly.
Mediation Day
A structured process focused on helping parties reach resolution, often within a single day.
For Lawyers Committed To Using ADR Well
The ADR Champions programme gives firms and individuals access to exclusive resources, practical insight and direct support from the Trust ADR team.
ADR Champions
Join the network of firms and individuals leading the way on early, effective use of ADR in PI and clinical negligence.
About The ProgrammeTraining
Practical training and learning resources to help legal teams build confidence and capability in using ADR effectively.
Explore TrainingTrusted Thinking On ADR, From The People Who Do It
Webinars, guides and articles for lawyers who want to use mediation, evaluation and arbitration with more confidence and better outcomes.
AI in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Dispute Resolution
Trust Mediation wins NHS Resolution contract for the third successive time
Trust Mediation expands Personal Injury Panel with five senior ADR appointments
Trusted By Legal Professionals
Proof that effective mediation is not only about settlement, but about how the process feels
Common Concerns, Answered Clearly
No. Mediation gives parties a structured opportunity to resolve the claim while retaining control over whether and on what terms they settle.
No. It can be effective earlier in the life of a claim and may help avoid unnecessary delay and cost.
Yes. Trust ADR focuses on personal injury and clinical negligence, with specialist mediators who understand the claims environment.
Mediation still helps narrow issues, clarify positions and create momentum toward resolution.
Make An Enquiry
Share a few details about the claim, the parties and the stage of the case. We will come back with a suggested ADR route and the next practical step.
Initial Conversation
Tell us about the claim, the parties and the stage you are at.
Mediator Selection
You select a suitable independent specialist mediator.
Preparation
Pre-mediation discussions help clarify issues and prepare the day properly.
Mediation Day
A structured process focused on helping parties reach resolution, often within a single day.