Recent Blog Posts
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PARTY AT FAULT FOR MY PERSONAL INJURIES DIES BEFORE MY CASE IS SETTLED OR RESOLVED IN COURT?
Essentially, the answer is that there will have to be a personal representative (also sometimes referred to as an executor or administrator) of the deceased defendant’s estate appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction, if a personal representative doesn’t already exist, to enable any litigation of your claim to be started or completed. In… Read More »
DRIVING WHILE USING YOUR CELL PHONE IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS, BUT IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE TOO
As of Sunday, July 23, if you are behind the wheel of an automobile and you are holding any electronic device, you can be stopped and fined $136 for a first offense and $234 for a second offense within 5 years. According to an article in the Columbian dated Saturday, July 22, your insurance company will… Read More »
WHY DON’T PEOPLE WEAR LIFEJACKETS WHEN THEY FISH AND BOAT?
As most of you know who may be bothering to read this blog, I am a fisherman. I love to fly fish, bait fish, go clamming, etc. Pretty much any type of pursuit of fish or shellfish is a joy for me. So I do it as I can, as work permits, and I… Read More »
OUR RENEWED EFFORTS AT BETTER SERVING THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY / NUESTROS ESFUERZOS RENOVADOS POR SERVIR MEJOR A LA COMUNIDAD DE HABLA HISPANA
Recently, our office has been working on improving our ability to better serve our clients and potential clients who speak Spanish. Twice a week, some of our attorneys and staff work with Katie Maldonado, a native Spanish speaker and Paralegal here at our office to better improve our Spanish speaking skills. If you have been to our website in the last month, you… Read More »
HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS – WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
THIS IS A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM PORTLAND FIRE What is Heat Stroke? Heat stroke is the most dangerous heat related illness and requires immediate medical attention. It happens when the body becomes too hot, and loses its ability to control its temperature. As your temperature rapidly rises, your sweating system fails, and your body… Read More »
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 »
