Recent Blog Posts
THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING FOR THE CLARK COUNTY BENCH
Stability is valued in the courts. The rule of law should win out, and the people deciding how that should operate ought to do so consistently. Parties and their lawyers would like to have some measure of predictability when participating—willingly or not—in the criminal or civil justice systems. But the world has a tendency… Read More »
SCHAUERMANN THAYER UPDATES WEB SITE AND BLOG
Last month we updated our website to better serve our clients and to make sure those injured because of someone else’s negligence are able to find the resources and connections they need to protect themselves from overreaching insurance companies. Though the look and feel of the website is more modern and contains much of… Read More »
JUSTICE DELAYED: A PARTIAL SURVEY OF THE PANDEMIC JURY TRIAL SITUATION
The old saying goes, “Justice delayed is justice denied.” With that in mind, courts in Oregon and Washington had until recently been trending toward fast-track systems, implementation of local rules that would push civil cases to be resolved, if at all possible, within a year to fourteen months from the date of the case… Read More »
A NOTE REGARDING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Vice President Harris and her mother, Shyamala Gopalan (www. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/). Most schools in America teach history through the eyes and writings of white people. As a result, the curriculum focuses on traditional events and the achievements of a white America—oftentimes to the exclusion of black heritage and culture. Black History Month gives each of… Read More »
CAN I RECOVER FOR FUTURE NEEDED MEDICAL CARE AND PAIN & SUFFERING IN MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
Can I recover for future needed medical care and pain and suffering in my personal injury case? In order to fully answer this question, we must examine and discuss all the different factors, including a limited summary of the applicable Washington and Oregon Laws. The basic guiding principle is, can you prove to a degree of… Read More »
LESSONS FROM A MEDIATION
I recently went to a mediation on a case where I thought there was very little chance of the case settling. The insurance company’s offer was way too low for the damages. My client’s expectations were high for the evidence we had gathered so far. Although it is a given that it is difficult to determine… Read More »
VICTIMS OF INTENTIONAL TORTS – IF A CIVIL LAWSUIT MAY NOT BE COST EFFECTIVE, WHAT CAN BE DONE?
“[T]he place to turn to is to the criminal justice system.” We are personal injury and wrongful death attorneys. As such, we often get calls from someone who has been assaulted, molested, or otherwise injured as the result of an intentional act. Acts done purposefully which cause harm to another are referred to in the… Read More »
RECREATIONAL USE IMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON STATE
Good weather usually draws people outdoors. Some people hike or walk, some people swim, some run, and some bike. There are lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Many people use public lands or lands open for use to the public to get outside. Inevitably, some people will be injured enjoying the beautiful Pacific… Read More »
ANIMAL BITES IN WASHINGTON STATE
Is a dog owner in Washington legally responsible for injuries caused when their pooch bites someone? Because of Washington’s dog bite statute, the answer is usually an easy yes. However, it’s often not that simple. Over the years I’ve run across some less clear-cut situations involving animal attacks. What if the animal in question is… Read More »
IF YOU WELCOME 2021 WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, DO SO SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY
New Year’s evokes visions of celebrations and fresh starts. Never has this been more true than it is this year. Even though COVID-19 and the ongoing social distancing guidelines should make this a New Year’s Eve one we could forget, it will likely be one we will remember for the rest of our lives…. Read More »
