A grocery store or other business is responsible to make sure that their property is safe for their business invitees. When the grocery store knows or should have known there was a dangerous condition in their store and someone is injured due to that dangerous condition, they may be liable for the person’s injuries and damages.

Many issues must be considered when determining whether the grocery store is liable for the slip and fall accident. How long was the dangerous condition present? Did they have notice of the dangerous condition? What type of shoes was the person wearing? What were they carrying? These are a few of many considerations a slip and fall attorney will consider when deciding whether to pursue a case against the grocery store.

There are many factors that play into what a person’s injury is worth.  Ultimately, a case will settle for the amount the two parties agree on.  Most all cases will settle prior to a trial.  Many cases settle even before litigation.  Litigation is expensive and can expose the injured client to even more damage

A phoenix injury attorney can give you a good idea as to what your claim is worth.  A Phoenix injury attorney should be willing to discuss the potential value of your case without charging you for the conversation.  Consulting an injury lawyer will be well worth your time.  Lawyers read trial reporters which report the results of recent cases that have gone all the way through the trial process.  With that information, the injury lawyer can give you the best idea of what an injury like yours is worth in your specific location.  Case values do fluctuate depending on your geographic location.

The insurance company will want to talk with you about a cash settlement.  Make sure your treatment has concluded prior to negotiating a cash settlement following a car accident.  You would hate to settle your claim and then learn you have additional medical needs.

If you can reach a cash settlement following a car accident you will also have to resolve any medical liens which exist.

Insurance companies want protection that the child’s proposed settlement will be final and that the injured child will not come after their insured once they reach eighteen.

If you have negotiated a settlement for your child, you can pay a lawyer a small fee to obtain approval from the Court.  Some insurance companies will obtain approval for you.  The real concern when handling your child’s injury case without a lawyer is in the negotiation of a fair settlement.  A lawyer can almost always obtain a better settlement for your child than you will.

When a child is negligently injured at school, parents must understand that the school carries liability insurance.  With an attorney’s help, a parent can pursue a claim against the school and potentially obtain payment from the school’s insurance company, meant to compinsate the injured child.

If an Arizona injury attorney obtains a settlement for the child, the Court will need to approve the settlement.

MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Coyle, Director of Client Services

(480) 464-1111, lcoyle@jacksonwhitelaw.com

ATTORNEY JARED EVERTON SETTLES WITH ARIZONA SCHOOL DISTRICT

JacksonWhite personal injury attorney defends abused high school student in federal lawsuit

MESA, Ariz. (April 15, 2013) – An Arizona School District has settled a federal lawsuit brought by attorney Jared Everton for an undisclosed amount of money. Mr. Everton filed suit in federal district court to pursue claims on behalf of his client, a young student who was abused and harassed by her high school teacher over the course of two school years. The lawsuit alleged that the school district failed to take appropriate measures to protect Mr. Everton’s client, despite receiving multiple complaints relating to the teacher’s inappropriate comments and behavior towards female students. Additionally, the lawsuit alleged that the school district failed to protect this young lady’s constitutional rights to an education. Lawsuits such as these can be effective in motivating school districts to employ better policies to protect our children and keep them safe from predators.

Jared earned his Juris Doctor from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in the Russian language from Arizona State University. Throughout his career, Jared has cultivated a passion for assisting individuals in obtaining redress for their injuries under the law. He has been named to the Super Lawyers Arizona Rising Stars list as a prominent attorney for 2012 and 2013. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Arizona are selected for this honor annually.

ABOUT JACKSON WHITE P.C.:

Founded in 1983, JacksonWhite, P.C. offers a full-range of services to assist individuals, families, and businesses with their legal needs. Since its inception, the Mesa firm has grown steadily to include 24 highly experienced attorneys and over 40 paralegals, legal assistants, and staff. At this size, the firm is large enough to offer the efficiency and technical expertise of larger firms, yet small enough to provide clients with individualized and personalized attention. JacksonWhite has offices across the state of Arizona. For more information on a specific attorney or area of practice, please visit www.jacksonwhitelaw.com or www.arizonaseniorlaw.com

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MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Coyle, Director of Client Services

(480) 464-1111, lcoyle@jacksonwhitelaw.com

ANTHONY H. MISSELDINE JOINS NATIONAL NETWORK OF EMINENT DOMAIN LAWYERS

JacksonWhite condemnation attorney elected Arizona representative to Owners’ Counsel of America

MESA, Ariz. (February 7, 2013) – Anthony H. Misseldine, Esq. of Jackson White P.C. in Mesa has been appointed as the Arizona member of the Owners’ Counsel of America, a nationwide network of experienced property rights attorneys who focus their practice on defending property owners in condemnation litigation. Mr. Misseldine concentrates his practice on representing Arizona property owners in eminent domain and inverse condemnation proceedings, while also practicing in the areas of real estate valuation, land use litigation, and complex commercial lawsuits.

Misseldine is honored to have been selected as the Arizona representative of the Owners’ Counsel and looks forward to working in partnership with its members to provide landowners the best legal representation possible.

Anthony earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College and his bachelor’s degree in business finance from Brigham Young University. Throughout his career, he has tried numerous contested condemnation matters and has secured several multimillion dollar awards for his eminent domain clients. He has received the highest peer review rating, AV Preeminent, from Martindale-Hubble®, the leading lawyer rating and referral service.

“We welcome Tony Misseldine as the Arizona member of the Owners’ Counsel of America and look forward to assisting him and his firm with any resources we can provide to protect and defend the private property rights of Arizona landowners,” said Cathy Newman, Executive Director of the Owners’ Counsel of America.

ABOUT JACKSON WHITE P.C.:

Founded in 1983, JacksonWhite, P.C. offers a full-range of services to assist individuals, families, and businesses with their legal needs. Since its inception, the Mesa firm has grown steadily to include 24 highly experienced attorneys and over 40 paralegals, legal assistants, and staff. At this size, the firm is large enough to offer the efficiency and technical expertise of larger firms, yet small enough to provide clients with individualized and personalized attention. JacksonWhite has offices across the state of Arizona. For more information on a specific attorney or area of practice, please visit www.jacksonwhitelaw.com or www.arizonaseniorlaw.com

ABOUT OWNERS’ COUNSEL OF AMERICA:

The Owners’ Counsel of America is a nationwide network of experienced eminent domain attorneys dedicated to advancing the cause of property rights and protecting the rights of private property owners, large and small, locally and nationally.  The lawyers affiliated with Owners’ Counsel are in private practice in nearly every state and represent property owners against federal, state, and local governments, utilities, redevelopment authorities, and other entities that may be armed with eminent domain power.  For more information or to locate an eminent domain lawyer in your state, please visit www.ownerscounsel.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Coyle, Director of Client Services

(480) 464-1111, lcoyle@jacksonwhitelaw.com

JACKSONWHITE LAW FIRM WELCOMES STEVEN J. LAUREANTI

Experienced IP Attorney joins Mesa Firm as a Shareholder

MESA, Ariz. (January 3, 2013) – JacksonWhite, P.C. is pleased to announce the hire of Steven J. Laureanti. Laureanti joins 12 other attorneys who share in the distinction of shareholder and 11 associate attorneys at JacksonWhite who practice in a number of different legal areas. Laureanti practices in the areas of complex patent law, international intellectual property, technology licensing, trade dress, trade secrets, patent litigation consultation, trademarks, and copyrights.

Laureanti has been admitted to the State Bars of Arizona and Texas. Laureanti earned his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, magna cum laude, from Devry University.  He earned his Juris Doctor from the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Laureanti is a Registered Patent attorney with extensive experience in patent preparation and prosecution, patent appeals, interferences, and reexaminations. Laureanti focuses on working with companies to develop and maintain offensive and defensive intellectual property portfolios. Laureanti is a member of the State Bars of Arizona and Texas, the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and serves as a legal counsel member of the National Italian American Foundation. To learn more about Laureanti and his IP practice please visit his bio page on JacksonWhiteLaw.com.

Founded in 1983, JacksonWhite, P.C. offers a full-range of services to assist individuals, families, and businesses with their legal needs. Since its inception, the Mesa firm has grown steadily to include 24 highly experienced attorneys and over 40 paralegals, legal assistants, and staff. At this size, the firm is large enough to offer the efficiency and technical expertise of larger firms, yet small enough to provide clients with individualized, personalized attention. JacksonWhite has three offices around the state of Arizona including Mesa, Peoria, and Casa Grande. For more information on a specific attorney or area of practice, please visit www.jacksonwhitelaw.com or www.arizonaseniorlaw.com

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JacksonWhite is holding a fundraiser for Mesa United Way on Thursday, October 18 from 11AM-1PM. There will be a Jamba Juice truck parked outside of our offices, near the corner of Center and Pepper St. There will be 16oz smoothies for $4–cash only! A portion of the total proceeds will go directly to Mesa United Way! We hope to see you there!!