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CITY OF VANCOUVER EVALUATING MAKING ITS ROADS SAFER FOR BICYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS, AND WHEELCHAIRS
In an article authored by Dameon Pesanti of the Columbian newspaper, dated May 15, 2017, it is noted that, “In an effort to make Vancouver’s roads safe, convenient and more comfortable to a broader array of users, the city is in the works of adopting a Complete Streets policy to guide future road development and… Read More »
DO I HAVE TO HIT MY HEAD IN ORDER TO GET A CONCUSSION?
Many people don’t understand the seriousness of concussions. In our practice, we often see concussions in auto accidents, falls, workplace accidents, and sports-related injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a concussion is, “a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a… Read More »
MOTORCYCLE DEATHS ON THE RISE SINCE 2015
Motorcyclists are seemingly the most exposed on the road, and often times, the hardest for fellow drivers to spot. According to an article on FairWarning, until recently, motorcyclist deaths were declining. Then, in 2015, motorcyclist deaths hit a record high in Oregon with 60 motorcyclists being killed on Oregon’s roadways. Since that time, they’ve been… Read More »
HOW CAN SOMETHING SO SMALL BE SO DANGEROUS?
According to City of Vancouver Fire Department Battalion Chief John Bulder, a car traveling 60 mph, the speed limit on many of our highways, travels 88 feet in one second. Putting it into perspective, that’s a little over half a football field in length. NOW THINK ABOUT THIS: The average time it takes to… Read More »
WHAT IF AN INSURANCE COMPANY ISN’T TREATING ME FAIR?
If you’re feeling like your insurance company isn’t treating you fairly, one option is to file a complaint with the insurance commissioner in the state in which you purchased your insurance. Each insurance commissioner’s office works to ensure that insurance companies are staying in bounds of the state laws and regulations insurance companies must… Read More »
PEDESTRIAN DEATHS HIGHER IN 2016
Both statewide and locally, unfortunately, pedestrian deaths increased last year. According to a front page article in the Columbian, Saturday, April 1, 2017, there were 5 pedestrians killed in Clark County last year, and 89 statewide. See, “Pedestrian Deaths Spiked Last Year,” by Joan Lowy, Associated Press. Potential causes identified by Ms. Lowy in… Read More »
INSURANCE RATES GOING UP, SMARTPHONES LEADING TO DISTRACTED DRIVING THE CULPRIT
Be prepared to shop around for car insurance as premiums rise Have you noticed an increase in your car insurance premium? According to the Washington State Insurance Commissioner’s Office, in 2016, auto insurance rates increased an average of 5.9 percent among the top 20 Washington state insurance companies. The Washington State Insurance Commissioner’s Office told King5 in Seattle, Washington… Read More »
DISTRACTED DRIVING PENALTIES MAY INCREASE STATEWIDE
DISTRACTED DRIVING PENALTIES MAY INCREASE STATEWIDE Next time you’re driving look around. How many people do you see driving with their eyes off the road? In one way or another, it could be said everyone drives distracted. Whether it is the radio, children, other cars or people around who may lead us to lose… Read More »
BILL THAYER SET TO EDUCATE ON DEFAULT JUDGMENTS
Bill Thayer, co-founder of Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS is sharing his 36-plus years of experience at the upcoming Washington State Association for Justice’s Clark County Roundtable, an educational opportunity for attorneys in Clark County, WA. The Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) works with Washington’s top legal professionals to protect the legal rights… Read More »
PROMOTING CHILDREN’S SAFETY BY PROVIDING FREE HELMETS AT VANCOUVER FAMILY MAGAZINE’S CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
On Saturday, March 4, 2017, our law firm, Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS participated in Vancouver Family Magazine’s 11th Annual Children’s Festival at the Vancouver Mall. The festival is intended as an opportunity for family friendly businesses to interact with the SW Washington community. Schauermann Thayer, as co-sponsors of the event, reached out to the… Read More »
