Recent Blog Posts
WHAT IS DISCOVERY?
“Discovery” is just a fancy legal term that means “documents and information shared with the other side.” The law sometimes has a way of using a single ten-dollar word when stringing together a few one-dollar words would provide more clarity and meaning. Such is the case with the word “discovery.” I frequently tell my… Read More »
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PROVE IN A WRONGFUL DEATH CIVIL CASE?
While each wrongful death lawsuit possesses its own unique characteristics, many cases have one common denominator–the individual or entity who caused your loved one’s death (the defendant) acted negligently. Those cases involve showing the defendant was negligent and their negligence was a cause of the victim’s death. NEGLIGENCE In many cases, a civil wrongful death action… Read More »
HOW DOES A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AFFECT A PERSON’S LIFE?
While any type of injury resulting from an accident can be painful and affect day-to-day living, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have lifelong consequences. From affecting thought and mood to the ability to walk, our brains control every aspect of our life. Any form of head injury can have a significant impact on a person’s quality… Read More »
IS ZERO ROAD DEATHS A FUTURE POSSIBILITY?
Car accidents are a sad reality to everyday life in the United States, including here in the Pacific Northwest. More than 100 people lose their lives in fatal car accidents every day. These deaths add up to an astounding number. In 2017 alone, vehicle accidents claimed the lives of over 40,000 individuals in the U.S., and over… Read More »
RIDING A BIKE WITHOUT PROTECTIVE GEAR: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR INJURIES?
Cycling in the Pacific Northwest is both a popular pastime and a healthy, environmentally-friendly method of travel. However, it can also pose a danger to the cyclist. Riders should always wear protective gear, such as a helmet and protective clothing. That does not always happen, which leads to questions about what to do when… Read More »
THE DIFFERENT DEGREES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Of all of the injuries that one may face after an accident, traumatic brain injuries are particularly devastating. Even a seemingly minor head injury can have a profound impact on someone’s life. If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury following an accident in Washington or Oregon, the team of attorneys at… Read More »
WHEN YOUR DOG IS IN ANOTHER PERSON’S CARE AND BITES SOMEONE, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
Dogs are by far the most popular pet in the United States; over sixty million families in the country have dogs. Although dogs are usually a man’s best friend, they can be dangerous. If you are one of the nearly 4.5 million people who is attacked by an aggressive dog in the United States each year,… Read More »
PROVING DISTRACTED DRIVING IN A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Distracted drivers are present on roads all over the country–in fact, distracted driving is one of the primary causes of automobile accidents in the United States. If you were involved in an accident caused by a distracted driver in Washington or Oregon, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for the injuries you suffered. PROVING… Read More »
HOW CAN A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM HELP FAMILIES AFTER THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE?
A death in the family is a tragic occurrence, no matter the circumstances. When your loved one’s death is untimely, however, the grief of your loss can be even worse, especially if you did not get to say goodbye. To compound the tragedy, if your loved one was the sole or even primary provider… Read More »
BEN MELNICK JOINS THE FIRM
Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS is proud to announce that attorney Benjamin P. Melnick has joined our firm as an associate. Ben has been practicing law in Clark County since 2013. During that time, he was named as the 2017 Clark County Bar Association Rising Star. The National Trial Lawyers selected him… Read More »
