Recent Blog Posts
WHAT COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES ENDS UP IN MY POCKET WHEN A CLAIM RESOLVES?
It is important to understand, generally, how to determine what compensation for damages actually ends up in your pocket when a personal injury claim resolves. As we’ve said before on this blog: “Sometimes, when a case is at its end — whether that is a settlement or a jury verdict – clients think that means the… Read More »
SHOULD I TRUST MY OWN INSURANCE COMPANY?
You’re trying to navigate the maze of issues after a car crash: medical payments, property damage, rental cars, bodily injury settlements. You may find yourself asking, “should I trust my own insurance company?”, in terms of what they tell you, what they want you to do or sign, and whether what they’re offering you… Read More »
OUT OF OFFICE: SCHAUERMANN THAYER HITS THE SLOPES
For skiers and snowboarders, the snowstorms this February were a welcome sight for fun. About two weeks in advance, Scott Staples, Scott Edwards, and I planned our ski day at Mt. Hood Meadows. The weather forecast did not give us any real idea of what to expect until just a few days before. By… Read More »
COME SEE US AT THE 2019 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
We are honored to again be sponsoring the Vancouver Family Magazine Children’s Festival this year. The event will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Vancouver Mall. This is the 13th year that the magazine has put this fun event on for local families and the 3rd year that Schauermann Thayer has… Read More »
WHAT DO I DO IF I WAS HURT AT A BUSINESS?
What should I do if I am hurt in a store, restaurant, or other business? I often get calls from people who were hurt when they were a customer in a retail store, restaurant, public building, or other business. The injuries occur in various ways: tripping on a hazardous obstacle, slipping on improperly maintained… Read More »
TIME LIMITATION CONCERNS IN WASHINGTON-OREGON DUAL-STATE CASES
Time Limitation Concerns in Washington-Oregon Dual-State Cases Because we represent injured persons in both Washington State and Oregon, we often see circumstances that involve both states. For example, if a Washingtonian is driving in Oregon when a car crash occurs. In that scenario, the Washingtonian has an insurance policy that is controlled by Washington… Read More »
ON WASHINGTON’S DISCRIMINATORY WRONGFUL DEATH LAWS
Common sense dictates that when a child is killed due to the negligence of another, the parents of that child may bring a claim against the at-fault party. Except, it doesn’t. Not always. That’s because Washington State has a law that precludes two classes of people from being able to bring claims when their… Read More »
WHAT DOES “LITIGATION” MEAN?
To be technical, the word “litigation” is based on the intransitive verb “to litigate”. According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, to litigate means “to carry on a legal contest by judicial process”, or “to decide and settle in a court of law”. But that doesn’t tell you much about the litigation process, or why… Read More »
WHAT IF THE PERSON WHO HIT ME WAS DRINKING AT A BAR?
What If the Person Who Hit Me Was Drinking at a Bar? Often when people are involved in car crashes, everything in the immediate aftermath turns into a blur. Getting to a place of safety and securing medical help for those who need it is the primary concern. But in the chaos of a… Read More »
SCOTT STAPLES PRESENTS “NUTS & BOLTS OF HANDLING MANDATORY ARBITRATIONS”
Scott Staples Presents “Nuts & Bolts of Handling Mandatory Arbitrations” On January 9, 2019, against the backdrop of the Columbia River in the Warehouse ’23 event space, a group of interested local attorneys turned out to hear Scott Staples of Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS and local attorney Bruce Colven explore how… Read More »
