Recent Blog Posts
CAN I SETTLE THE PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS SEPARATELY FROM MY INJURY CLAIMS?
Can I Settle the Property Damage Claims Separately From My Injury Claims? The shortest answer to the overarching question is: yes, in Oregon and Washington personal injury cases, you can settle the property damage claims separately from your bodily injury claims associated with, for example, a motor vehicle collision. However, as with most aspects of what… Read More »
HOW LONG AFTER SETTLING MY CASE UNTIL I GET MY MONEY?
Last year, I wrote a blog post on how long it usually takes to resolve a personal injury claim. You can read that post here. In that post, I wrote that if your case settles in the negotiations stage of a claim it “usually takes … one to two months wrap up your case and get… Read More »
WHERE’S MY MONEY: WHO MAY RECEIVE A PORTION OF AN INJURY SETTLEMENT
When I settle a personal injury claim for one of my accident victim clients, it is common for me to have to pay some of the settlement money to other people or businesses related to the case. Of course, my job is to see that as much of the settlement as is possible to… Read More »
OUR JOB IS TO NEGOTIATE LIENS
One of the real advantages for personal injury claimants in Washington state is that we as attorneys are able to pursue the full measure of damages on their behalf- including medical bills and wage loss that might have already been (to some degree at least) paid by entities other than the party who did… Read More »
Craig Schauermann Named “Super Lawyer” for 14th Year
A co-founder of our firm, Craig F. Schauermann, was named a 2020 “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters. This is the 14th straight year that Craig has been recognized as one of the top 5% of all lawyers in the State of Washington. Craig is currently serving “Of Counsel” to the firm. For much of this… Read More »
SCHAUERMANN THAYER MAKES ELECTION DAY PAID COMPANY HOLIDAY
Schauermann Thayer, in recognition of the importance of Election Day, is closing the firm and giving its employees the day off. November 3 is thus a paid company holiday. The hope is that this opportunity will provide our attorneys and staff the necessary time to get to the polls, cast their ballots, and/or volunteer—as… Read More »
CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION “CLARK COUNTY COURT UPDATES” SERIES – 8/26/2020 HIGHLIGHTS
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, the informational series from the Clark County Bar Association entitled “Clark County Court Updates”—which started in June 2020—was again held for local attorneys on Zoom. The series will continue to occur on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for the foreseeable future. Judges from both the Superior… Read More »
DEFAULT: WHEN A DEFENDANT FAILS TO ANSWER YOUR LAWSUIT IN WASHINGTON & OREGON
There are many different reasons that a personal injury case might need to move into litigation. Once that happens, the case can be delayed, and it can feel like it takes a long time to get anywhere. For that reason, we often look for ways to speed the process along. One of them is moving for a Default. A… Read More »
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO “CLOSE MY CASE?”
Today I have had two conversations with two separate clients about when it is appropriate to move forward with trying to resolve a personal injury claim, and when it is appropriate to continue in medical treatment or to seek a second opinion with respect to medical care. It’s not always an easy decision to… Read More »
UNCONSCIOUS BIAS IN AMERICA
Discussions of race, race relations, and racial disparity in America are as prevalent now as they were in the 1960’s. Protests throughout the United States seek to raise awareness of the bias in America—especially with respect to the effects of race in the administration of the law. It is undeniable that African Americans and… Read More »
