Schedule a workers' compensation mediation
Book mediation in Augusta or by Zoom
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The mediator meets with both sides — sometimes together, sometimes in private caucus — to identify the real points of disagreement and help the parties work toward a settlement they choose themselves, rather than one decided after a hearing.
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Augusta Mediation Services charges a flat fee of $1,500 per mediation, so the parties know the cost in advance with no hourly surprises.
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Yes. Zoom mediation is available to attorneys and claimants across the entire state, while in-person sessions are reserved for cases in Richmond and Columbia counties.
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Unrepresented and other claimants without a reliable connection are welcome to come to the Augusta office and participate by Zoom, with help getting connected — a common accommodation for pro se claimants.
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Yes. Mediation is a confidential process, and the discussions and offers made during a session are intended to stay within that session.
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Yes. Pro se claimants are welcome, and the process is explained clearly so that a party without an attorney can participate fully and fairly.
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No. Dates are never double-booked, so the reserved time belongs to your case alone for as long as the session takes.
To schedule a session or ask a question not answered here, book a mediation online or call (706) 395-5920.