Recent Blog Posts
NEW OREGON LAW CHANGES CAR SEAT REQUIREMENTS FOR KIDS
Last month, a new law was signed by Governor Kate Brown stating that kids ages two and under must ride in a rear-facing car seat. [The previous law stated that children ages one and under must ride in a rear-facing car seat.] The article, “New Oregon law changes car seat requirements for kids” published by… Read More »
BRAD THAYER CONCLUDING FIRST YEAR AS CLARK COUNTY’S VICE CHAIR FOR WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE’S ROUNDTABLE COMMITTEE
Schauermann Thayer associate attorney, Brad Thayer, is just finishing up his first year serving as Vice Chair of the Washington State Association for Justice‘s (WSAJ) Roundtable Committee for Clark County. In that capacity, he worked to organize monthly gatherings of local trial lawyers for the purposes of continuing legal education and professional growth. From WSAJ: “WSAJ… Read More »
KIDS AND WINDOWS – REVISITED
Summer is at last upon us. Time to open the windows and enjoy the fresh air. But let’s not forget the children. At Schauermann Thayer law firm we handle negligence cases, often ones of severe injury and death. Several of the more tragic and difficult cases that we have had in our more than… Read More »
SCOTT EDWARDS CONCLUDES ANOTHER YEAR ON THE WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Since, 2014, I have served on the Board of Governors for the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ). This past week I was privileged to attend the final Board Meeting of the 2016-2017 year in Seattle, Washington and got to enjoy some beautiful Northwest sunshine with the other board members. WSAJ is an organization… Read More »
SUGGESTIONS FOR HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AGAINST A BREAK-IN
Every 13 seconds, according to national crime statistics in the United States, a home break-in occurs, and statistics indicate more occur in the summertime. Per the article, Is home secured for summer vacation? in The Columbian published May 18, 2017 in its “Life” section, as the summer months approach, Clark Public Utilities is endeavoring… Read More »
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED AN ACCIDENT LAWYER?
It can be tough to know if you need to seek legal representation after being injured in an accident. Taking a gamble with insurance adjusters and believing you will receive fair compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering often presents you with much frustration and stress. Often, injured pedestrians and motorists have to… Read More »
STAYING SAFE BY THE WATER THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
As we see our first sneak peek of summer, it is important to remember that we are still seeing the ramifications of a wet winter with heavy snowmelt here in the Pacific Northwest. According to the Columbian article, Water Warnings, by Andy Matarrse, the rivers and lakes in Clark, County, Washington, are much higher and… Read More »
IN HONOR OF WILLIAM EDWARDS (AND OTHER FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS)
On July 11, 1969, James Earl Arabette (42) and Larry Ray Foster (14) forced their way into the Pasadena, Texas home of Mrs. Floyd Chambers Sackett. They held Mrs. Sackett and her twelve year old daughter, Barbara at gunpoint. Mr. Arabette and Mr. Foster, along with another female friend, Annette Callier (13), forced Mrs…. Read More »
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 »
