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What Safety Records Can Reveal After an Oregon Truck Wreck: Inspections, Screenings, and I-205 Corridor
The I-205 corridor carries heavy truck traffic, and it entails its share of risks for passenger car drivers. When you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, you have the obligation to prove negligence to win your case. There are many potential sources of evidence that can be used in… Read More »
Safety First: Vehicles With the Highest Crash-Test Ratings This Year
When you are choosing a vehicle to purchase, you may consider things like performance and style. Safety is often an overlooked consideration. Consumers should consider safety in a number of respects when they are making a purchasing decision. First, purchasers should be aware of whether a specific brand or vehicle has a history of… Read More »
Blind Spots, Braking Distance, Crash Severity and Underride Risk: Oregon’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Action Plan Updates
There is no way around the fact that large commercial vehicles present dangers to other drivers on the road. However, the general driving public often does not grasp the full severity of the problem. They may not realize when they are driving that trucks do not perform in the same way as other vehicles…. Read More »
Falling Cargo and Flying Debris: Washington’s ‘Secure Your Load’ Push and the Injury Claims That Follow
Both private drivers and trucking companies may load cargo onto a vehicle. Private drivers may be traveling with something tied to their roof or a large piece of cargo protruding from the trunk. Commercial vehicles certainly contain large amounts of cargo that they are transporting. When one carelessly loads cargo onto a vehicle, it… Read More »
Pasco Officer Accused of Sexually Exploiting Domestic Violence Victim in Lawsuit
LAWSUIT ACCUSES PASCO POLICE OFFICER OF SEXUALLY EXPLOITING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM WHILE ASSIGNED TO HER CASE PASCO, Wash. — JULY 2, 2026 – A domestic violence victim filed a lawsuit today accusing Pasco Police Officer Branden Upton of using the authority, access and confidential information he gained as the investigating officer on her case… Read More »
FORTY YEARS YOUNG – Schauermann Thayer Turning 40
In 1986, Ronald Reagan was president of the United States of America, Boothe Gardner was the governor of Washington state, and Vic Atiyeh of Oregon. “Top Gun” was the hit movie of the year, followed closely by such timeless classics as “Stand by Me”, “Hoosiers”, and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. Hit songs included, “We… Read More »
Understanding Contributory Negligence in Washington and Oregon
Contributory negligence is the concept that more than one person can be at fault for an incident, including the person who was injured. Washington and Oregon have significantly different laws regarding contributory negligence. Contributory negligence can be very tricky when the injured party is alleged to bear a significant portion of fault. It may… Read More »
Nine More Survivors Provide Notice of Sexual Abuse Claims Against Clark County Juvenile Justice Center
On May 21, 2026, nine additional survivors notified Clark County of their intent to file lawsuits alleging they were sexually abused as children while in county custody at the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center. The new claimants, all now adults, join eight survivors who filed a lawsuit against Clark County in February over alleged… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors in Washington State – the Court Approval Process
When you are a parent or guardian of a minor who has a personal injury claim, you have a significant responsibility. You must act in your child’s best interest, which means prioritizing the minor’s physical, mental, emotional, and financial interests to the best of your ability. Under Washington law, the courts act as a… Read More »
Understanding Different Automobile Insurance Coverages
Navigating insurance coverage after a car accident is challenging, to say the least. The experienced Vancouver car accident lawyers at Schauermann Thayer can help you understand what you are dealing with and effectively present your claim to help ensure you are treated fairly. If you have been injured in a car accident, it is… Read More »
