Recent Blog Posts
WILL THE JURY HEARING MY CASE KNOW ABOUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY?
I can’t count how many times I’ve had to tell a dumbfounded personal injury client that not only is our lawsuit not going to be against the negligent party’s insurance company, but we can’t even mention the fact that they have insurance in court. Their confusion is understandable – to most people it seems… Read More »
LOCAL COURTS POSTPONE JURY TRIALS
“Justice delayed is justice denied”. Or so it has been repeatedly said. All the same, a decision to postpone jury trials in Clark County courts makes good sense in terms of what is going on with local virus infection and hospitalization rates. See, The Columbian, “Clark County Court Suspends Jury Trials due to COVID-19… Read More »
TRUCKING ACCIDENTS IN WASHINGTON & OREGON: PROVING OWNER/OPERATORS LOST INCOME AND LOSS OF USE
There are generally two types of trucking accidents. Many people think only of those where the semi causes catastrophic injury or death. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can be dangerous. Those instances certainly exist, and they are worthy of special time and attention in their own right. But what about when another driver hits a trucker? That… Read More »
MONEY WILL NOT TAKE AWAY YOUR INJURY
It is an all-too-common scenario. A client is injured in a collision. The injuries are severe, even crippling in some ways. The client seeks treatment, and it is helpful. But the injuries are permanent. The pain just will not go away, and it affects virtually every aspect of life. To top it off, the… Read More »
IF MY INJURIES ARE PERMANENT, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR MY CASE?
If you can prove that the injuries that you suffered as a result of an incident are permanent, then you are able to seek a much higher number in terms of compensation in your potential personal injury case. Essentially, if you are facing dealing with your injuries and symptoms for the rest of your life,… Read More »
IF I DECLINE AN AMBULANCE AT THE SCENE OF A CAR CRASH DOES THAT KILL MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
If I decline an ambulance at the scene of a car crash does that kill my personal injury case? In short, no. Personal injury claims are more nuanced than that. In doing what we do we always have to consider what a jury will think when they hear testimony and evidence at trial. Although there’s… Read More »
HOW DO I PROVE MY INJURIES ARE PERMANENT?
How do I prove my injuries are permanent? The short answer is you (as the injured person) don’t. Please let me explain. An injured person no doubt carries the burden of proving that the injuries he or she suffered as a result of an incident are permanent if he or she hopes to recover damages to… Read More »
SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION IN WASHINGTON & OREGON – PLEASE, SLOW DOWN
Though this year might look different than any other first day of school for our kiddos, I’m going to take the opportunity to remind all of us (myself included) to slow down—especially during the morning and afternoon hours. Many of our kids are walking to school or taking the bus for the first time in a… Read More »
GOING OF COUNSEL
After over 40 years in this wonderful career, I am stepping back from the full-time practice of law, effective July 1, 2021. I will remain of counsel with the Schauermann Thayer firm, assisting and offering input on issues and cases as needed. ATTORNEY FOR FOUR DECADES I have really enjoyed being able to work… Read More »
CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON COURTS UPDATE PANDEMIC GUIDELINES AND PRACTICES
On July 16, 2021, the Clark County Bar Association circulated court updates for Clark County’s Superior and District Courts which went into effect on July 19, 2021 and effectively opened up the courthouse to a greater degree than it has been during the pandemic. The Superior Court has updated the COVID-19 Mitigation Order for the Courthouses (GO 21-03)… Read More »
