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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 »
EDWARDS AND SCHAUERMANN PRESENT TO LOCAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS
On Friday, February 17, 2017, partner Scott Edwards and co-founder Craig Schauermann–who is currently Of Counsel to the Schauermann Thayer firm–presented alongside local attorney Bill Robison to Clark County Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) members on the topic of joint and several liability. For over 20 years, the lawyers at Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS, have been EAGLE members… Read More »
TRAFFIC FATALITIES ON THE RISE NATIONALLY
According to the Wall Street Journal, Thursday, February 16, 2017, motor vehicle deaths increased for the second straight year in 2016, based on a report from the National Safety Council. Deaths rose 6% to 40,200 compared with the previous year and increased 14% over the 2014 report, representing the largest two year escalation in… Read More »
ON THE IMPORTANCE (AND AFFORDABILITY) OF GOOD AUTO INSURANCE COVERAGE
We’ve written before about the importance of carrying adequate auto insurance coverage to protect yourself and your loved ones. Let’s recap really quickly the different contexts in which we’ve discussed the adequacy of important coverages you will likely need: What should you ask your insurance agent? Understanding your auto insurance Coverages as a pedestrian… Read More »
FOCUS GROUP AND MOCK JURY OPPORTUNITIES–BENEFICIAL FOR OUR FIRM AND OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS
As we have outlined before on this blog, one of the greater challenges that we face is trying to predict how a jury will view and evaluate our clients’ cases. At the Schauermann Thayer firm, we make every effort to ensure our clients are ultimately treated as fairly as possible in their pursuit of being made… Read More »
PLAY IT SAFE ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Enjoy the big game tomorrow, the food, the family and friends, and the commercials. But, also remember to play it safe! From the NHTSA: Whether you’re throwing a Super Bowl party or just attending one, now is the time to strategize the most important part of your game plan for the big game: a shutdown… Read More »
WHY SHOULD PEOPLE WEAR A SEATBELT WHEN IN THE CAR?
I have an uncle who throws his seatbelt loosely over his shoulder and, when he sees a police officer he feigns as though his seatbelt is actually engaged by pulling it down to his waist. Although to most, the following might seem to be common sense, here are some reasons wearing your seatbelt is… Read More »
WHY SHOULD DRIVERS HAVE AUTO INSURANCE?
The easy answer is “It’s required by law.” But, beyond the illegality of driving uninsured—other risks loom for folks who drive uninsured. As I just alluded to, Washington and Oregon each have minimum auto insurance requirements (see Washington’s Financial Responsibility statutes here and Oregon’s here). Most drivers choose to buy auto insurance coverage in order to meet… Read More »
