Recent Blog Posts
WHAT DOES “MMI” MEAN?
You may have heard a doctor, attorney, or a medical or legal assistant use the acronym “MMI” before. As in, “I think your condition is at MMI.” But what does that mean? Well, the letters MMI simply stand for “maximum medical improvement”. And, what that phrase means is that to the extent you were… Read More »
BEN MELNICK LICENSED IN OREGON AS WELL AS WASHINGTON
On June 17, 2014, one of the firm’s founding members, Craig Schauermann (now of counsel to the firm) published a blog entitled WHY WE ARE: “Washington Oregon Lawyers”. In it, Craig addressed our firm’s ability to handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on either side of the Columbia River – with lawyers licensed to… Read More »
WHAT CAN I DO IF I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER IN MEDICAL DISTRESS?
Anytime there is a motor vehicle collision, you would naturally think it is somebody’s fault. Although usually true, that isn’t always the case. Typically, a crash is the fault of one or more drivers acting carelessly. Other times, it is due to a defect in the design of the road, or due to the… Read More »
SCHAUERMANN THAYER PARTNERS SERVE IN LOCAL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
Partners Scott Edwards and Brad Thayer served as attorney raters last month in the Washington State YMCA high school Mock Trial Competition. The Competition took place in late February at the Clark County Courthouse—home to the Superior and District courts of Clark County. Many local judges and attorneys serve as judges in the Competition. Attorney… Read More »
WHAT DO I DO IF MY INSURANCE COMPANY TELLS ME I DON’T HAVE PIP INSURANCE?
Personal Injury Protection, or “PIP” insurance, can make a big difference in your final financial recovery following a car crash. If your insurance company has informed you that you do not have this coverage, you’ll want to make sure before simply taking their word for it. If you live in Oregon, and you lived in Oregon… Read More »
SCHAUERMANN THAYER LAWYERS HELP PREP STUDENTS FOR MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
Schauermann Thayer attorneys Scott Staples and Ben Melnick recently had the pleasure of spending a few hours with a team of students from a local home school cooperative, advising the group ahead of its upcoming appearance in a mock trial competition being held at the Clark County Courthouse. We like to do anything we can to help students… Read More »
CAN I END UP OWING MONEY AT THE END OF MY CASE?
In short, yes there is a situation where you could end up owing, but it is extremely rare and with appropriate advice from your attorney, it is an outcome that is usually avoidable as your case progresses.. This is a topic I simultaneously love to discuss with clients because it shows they care about… Read More »
PARTNER BRAD THAYER CONNECTS WITH COMMUNITY, RECONNECTS WITH ALMA MATER
Partner Brad Thayer and other Willamette University College of Law alumni gathered with the law school’s Dean, Curtis Bridgeman, earlier this month for Willamette Law’s third annual Global Day of Service. The school’s Global Day of Service is a day when alumni give back to the community and embody the university motto, “Not unto ourselves alone… Read More »
SHOULD I TRUST THE OTHER DRIVER’S INSURANCE COMPANY?
Often times people who have been injured in the collision call us to tell us that an insurance company has offered them a few hundred dollars to resolve their personal injury claim. They relate to us that the insurance company adjuster has been “really nice” to them and was helping them to “process the… Read More »
WHAT IF I LOSE MY JOB BECAUSE OF MY INJURIES?
When a client is hurt badly enough that their medical providers say they cannot work, one of the major stressors in their lives can be whether they are going to have a job to go back to if and when they recover. It’s a huge burden and worry for a client and their loved… Read More »
