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WHY DO I HAVE TO BE EXAMINED BY A DOCTOR THE DEFENDANT CHOOSES?
If you have a personal injury claim that for whatever reason cannot be settled fairly with the insurer for the wrongdoer, and you and your attorney agree the case is worth pursuing further, then it will end up in “litigation”- a term for the entire process that occurs after a lawsuit is filed against… Read More »
CRAIG SCHAUERMANN TO BE HONORED FOR OVER 40 YEARS OF LAW PRACTICE
At this year’s annual Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) barbeque, the local bar association will be honoring its members who have been in practice for over 40 years. Craig Schauermann will be among those recognized at this upcoming event for local lawyers to be held on July 26, 2019. Craig Schauermann was one of… Read More »
SOME WAYS TO PROVE A DISTRACTED DRIVER CAUSED AN ACCIDENT
Proving a driver caused an accident because of a distraction can be difficult. But, it is important to try and prove it occurred when possible. Distracted driving is a serious problem throughout the United States and the world and highlighting and exposing it when it does occur helps to raise awareness as to the… Read More »
DO I HAVE TO GIVE A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOR MY CASE?
Do I have to give a social security number for my case? There is no good answer to this question. On the one hand, you may be uncomfortable giving out private information, or information you don’t have. On the other hand, the law may require you to provide the information or the insurance company… Read More »
STAPLES AND THAYER TABBED AGAIN TO MODERATE JUDGES’ PANEL
Schauermann Thayer partners Bill Thayer and Scott Staples have been selected again to be the moderators of the National Business Institute’s local Judicial Forum, which is being held on November 8, 2019. This year’s participating judges include Hon. Gregory Gonzales (Clark County Superior Court), Hon. Suzan Clark (Clark County Superior Court), and Hon. Stephen… Read More »
SCHAUERMANN THAYER ATTORNEYS ATTEND 2019 ANNUAL WSAJ INSURANCE LAW SEMINAR
Each year the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), puts on its annual Insurance Law Seminar. Each year WSAJ brings in speakers from across the state—and sometimes across the country—to educate plaintiffs lawyers on developments in the law and new approaches to help in representing our clients. This year was no different. On May 8, the… Read More »
WILL THE JURY KNOW WHAT WAS OFFERED TO SETTLE?
Often times in the practice, I hear a client say something like, “Well, the jury will at least decide to award the amount that the insurance company offered, right?”. Since that’s not a safe assumption, let’s talk about why. Usually, before a case gets to trial, settlement negotiations have indeed gone on between the injured party… Read More »
WILL MY INSURANCE RATES GO UP IF I REPORT A CRASH?
WILL MY INSURANCE RATES GO UP IF I REPORT A CRASH? As long as you were not in any way at fault, insurance companies in Washington cannot raise your rates. I commonly am asked this question by people who are fault-free in automobile crashes. USE YOUR REQUIRED INSURANCE POLICY AFTER ACCIDENT It is required… Read More »
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WHEN A BICYCLIST IS HIT BY SOMEONE OPENING A CAR DOOR?
There are few things better than getting out and riding your bike on a nice day. Maybe you are soaking in the sun or thinking about the things you need to do later in the day. Maybe you are not paying full attention to the parked car ahead. As you near it, the car… Read More »
USAA AND DENIAL OF PIP BENEFITS
Being a personal injury attorney, we can often see patterns in how insurance companies adjust and resolve claims. Sometimes, for example, the pendulum swings toward settling claims and saving on defense costs (meaning, the insurance company might be okay paying a little bit more to settle a claim if it means that it doesn’t… Read More »
