Years after our case with Nationwide was settle it was brought to my attention again the reasoning behind some of Nationwide’s tactics. Namely the very aggressive attempts to settle the case in mediation and NOT going to trail. So the reasoning for this is because when this happens with an OUT OF COURT settlement, it is OFF the books. And it’s like nothing happened. The insurance company gets off the hook and they don’t have to admit their mistake on public record. So next time you are pressured by both lawyers (meaning yours as well) to settle with a mediator and you feel something is not right, trust you gut instinct. If you are not being treated right, take the extra steps and go to trail if needed. This is your right to have your day in court. The outcome of the case may not be much different, but their is a justice in knowing you have done the right thing and brought the accountable ones into the light.