
Jolly Dolly Movers
3/5
323-904-9270
323-904-9270
12301 Wilshire Blvd Ste:100
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Become a memberHow is arbitration conducted?
Most arbitration cases are based on paperwork submitted by the customer and responses submitted by the movers. However some companies allow customers to request an oral or in person hearing. If such a request is made, the movers must also agree to participate in that form of mediation. Should the movers decline the request, the arbitration company will revert back to the paper method. Typically there is a limit to how many responses or rebuttals can be submitted before the arbitrator makes a determination.
How much does arbitration cost?
The cost of arbitration varies depending on the amount that the customer is requesting the arbitrator to award them.
Having moved my family several times, I can assure you there isn’t a single “cheap” way to do it. There are, however, “cheaper” or more cost effective ways to do it. If you’re lucky enough to work for a company that has employment options in a city you want to move to, check to see if you can get your company to transfer you and pay at least a portion of your moving expenses for you.
Since most of us don’t have the option of relying on a company to pay for our moving expenses, we need to find cheap ways to move across country without relying on someone else to play for it. Options for moving on a budget may be limited, but they aren’t non-existent.
In most cases, doing it yourself less expensive than hiring a company to do it for you. When you hire a moving company, you are playing not only for the cost of fuel, but the cut the company gets as well as the money they will pay the people who work for them. Renting a trailer yourself and doing the labor eliminates the middle man. There’s more work involved for you, but the cash outlay is less.
If you don’t want to do the work yourself and choose to go with a moving company, go through the items you plan to move and get rid of what you might not need. Moving companies charge by the room, so consolidating can reduce the cost.
Consider the cost of fuel when you look for cheap ways to move across country. If you notice fuels costs are lower than usual and you are in a position to make the move, do it while the cost of fuel is down. You’d be surprised how much difference low fuel costs can make in the overall expense of moving. To help lower the cost of moving, limit the vehicles you use by towing when possible.
Face it, moving is expensive, so finding cheap ways to move across country is a challenge, but with a little planning, you can at least reduce your moving expenses.
What is Arbitration?
Arbitration is a means of settling a dispute between a customer and a carrier without the assistance of the courtroom. Every interstate (long distance) moving company is required by law to participate in an arbitration program. Customers can only request arbitration through the program that their movers are an active member with. Before you can proceed with arbitration, that law requires that you must first file a claim with the carrier or their chosen third party claims company.
How much does arbitration cost? The cost of arbitration varies depending on the amount that the customer is requesting the arbitrator to award them.
How is arbitration conducted? Most arbitration cases are based on paperwork submitted by the customer and responses submitted by the movers. However some companies allow customers to request an oral or in person hearing. If such a request is made, the movers must also agree to participate in that form of mediation. Should the movers decline the request, the arbitration company will revert back to the paper method. Typically there is a limit to how many responses or rebuttals can be submitted before the arbitrator makes a determination.
Important information about arbitration:
Coverage: Arbitrators cannot change the coverage that governs the move. Once a valuation coverage has been selected, the customer is bound by that coverage. If you selected the Full (Replacement) Value Protection, you must provide substantiation for the value of each of the items you are filing for.
Missing items: If you are filing arbitration for missing items, you need to know that if there is no marks or notations that items were not delivered, there is no way to verify that it was in fact missing. The inventory sheets are a way to keep track of the items picked up and those that were delivered. It is a complete list of the household goods tendered to your mover for relocation. If you sign the inventory sheets, you are agreeing that all items were delivered. Missing items cannot be proven after the fact through either the claims process or through arbitration.
Damaged Items: If you are filing arbitration for damaged items you will be required to provide proof of the damage most commonly in the form of picture evidence. This will help the arbitrator determine whether the damage was pre existing or whether it was caused by the movers during the relocation.
Determination: It is important to know that regardless of what the arbitrators determination is, it is legally binding on both parties.
What can Moving Authority do to help with arbitration? Moving Authority has our very own arbitration program that will help assist our movers with fast, affordable arbitration. Keep watching our site for more information about the Moving Authority Arbitration Program.
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