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SHOULD COMPANIES THAT DEVELOPED THE TECHNOLOGY INVOLVED IN INSTANCES OF DISTRACTED DRIVING BE HELD RESPONSIBLE?
A recent article in the business section of the Oregonian, entitled “Distracted Driving, Courts: Apple doesn’t have to use safety tech”, addresses several test cases that have been or are being pursued in the courts. The question is an interesting one – Since Apple patented “lockout“ technology in 2008, can and should it be… Read More »
WILL MY CRIMINAL HISTORY AFFECT MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
Lady Justice is blindfolded because justice is supposed to be blind. A person’s past run-ins with the law do not make him or her any less injured, and that same past does not make the at-fault person any less responsible for the harms caused. So why should it affect your case? In most cases,… Read More »
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL ME ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE MY POTENTIAL CASE IF I WAS YOUR FAMILY MEMBER?
I was still in bed on the morning of March 31, 2014, when I got the text message everyone fears. My brother-in-law texted me only this: “Kimberly and I were in a really bad car accident this morning. They are taking Kimberly to the SICU, she had a broken leg and a crushed spleen,… Read More »
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 »
