Recent Blog Posts
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 »
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS AND THE LIMITATIONS OF INSURANCE: WHAT NEXT?
In the past few years, there’s been an increase in pedestrian accidents of over 20 percent in both Washington and Oregon. When it comes to being injured in an accident, pedestrians are a particularly vulnerable group who can suffer devastating injuries. If you are the victim of a pedestrian accident in Washington or Oregon,… Read More »
BOOKS ON TRIALS AND JUSTICE – NOVELS OF SUBSTANCE WORTH READING
I have always been an avid reader, and, of course, I am a lawyer – now with almost four decades of trial work in our American justice system. Over the years I’ve read many books, mostly fiction, although I find myself trending now toward reading more historical and biographical works. One thing I have… Read More »
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON
Whether quickly crossing the street to get to your office, walking your dog, or jogging down the sidewalk for exercise, people in the Washington and Oregon end up walking more than they might expect. While walking can be beneficial for your health, it can also be dangerous, especially in the vicinity of cars, trucks,… Read More »
HOW DOES ROADWAY GEOMETRY AFFECT BICYCLE CRASHES?
As a cyclist, the hope is that you can share the road safely and in harmony with cars and their drivers. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Each year, thousands of cyclists are involved in serious accidents which cause injury or death. One of the best ways to stay safe while cycling is to… Read More »
PARTNERS EDWARDS AND THAYER VOLUNTEER FOR LOCAL 2018 TRIAL LAWYERS CARE EVENT
On Tuesday, May 22, Partner Scott Edwards organized the Southwest Washington effort of the Washington State Association for Justice’s (WSAJ) “Trial Lawyers Care” program. Scott Edwards and partner Brad Thayer worked with other personal injury attorneys and members of the legal community on the service project. The goal of the volunteer effort was to… Read More »
WHAT TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS ARE RISK FACTORS FOR BICYCLISTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST?
Cycling isn’t just an enjoyable past-time, it is also a great form of exercise and an environmentally friendly method of transportation. Cycling, inevitably, though, puts people at risk for an accident when it’s necessary to share the road with cars. While there are countless scenarios which can lead to bicycle accidents, some risk factors are… Read More »
PUNISHMENT BY PAYMENT: AN OVERVIEW OF WASHINGTON AND OREGON PUNITIVE DAMAGES
If you have been injured by someone’s negligent behavior, you don’t need to be told how stressful the aftermath of an injury can be. Pain can be unbearable, careers can be compromised due to time missed from work, and medical expenses and bills can become overwhelming due to a lack of income to make… Read More »
