Recent Blog Posts
AIRBAGS, RECALLS AND SAFETY
Airbags are supposed to protect you — but over 7 million Americans are at risk of suffering a severe injury or being killed by them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged 7.8 million owners of certain Toyota, Honda, Mazda, BMW, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors vehicles to act immediately… Read More »
TRUCKING ACCIDENTS AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
Most people appreciate the fact that the construction industry is a dangerous one in which workers are exposed to a variety of hazards during a typical working day but many do not realize that the trucking industry also has a high rate of work related illnesses, injuries and fatalities. In Washington State, for example,… Read More »
WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
I saw in the Columbian newspaper’s local weather report today that a cold snap may be coming to our Clark County Washington and Portland, Oregon area later this week, possibly even some snow. It reminded me that I need to get the hoses detached and the faucets covered up with insulation at my house… Read More »
A DAY FOR REMEMBRANCE
Attorney William (Bill) Thayer writes about remembering family in the legal profession, and how they impacted his life. In México and other Hispanic cultures el Día de los Muertos is a time for celebration and remembrance of loved ones who have passed. Here, I want to pay special tribute to two of my loved… Read More »
FAIR PAYMENT FOR LEGAL EXPENSES FROM INSURERS
Who pays for legal fees? This complex case resulted in an important win for one of our clients If you were struck by a motorist and a court found the motorist culpable, what sort of insurance pays the bill, and does it cover your legal fees? The answer depends on a lot of things… Read More »
HOMEOWNER INSURANCE
Our Attorneys for Vancouver and throughout SW Washington and the Portland, Oregon area experienced with issues related to unfair Homeowner Insurance denials. Does it seem odd that a law firm that handles mostly personal injury claims should accept cases that involve homeowner’s property claims? The loss of belongings might not seem to be on par… Read More »
CAR ACCIDENTS IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON
Driving safely should be among good driver’s first consideration — then there are different types of insurance coverages, to help protect you from those that are not good drivers. In 2012, there were approximately 30,800, fatal automobile fatal automobile crashes in the United States alone, reports the IIHS –Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 305 deaths… Read More »
UN DÍA DE RECUERDO
Editor’s Note: This is the Spanish translated version of a blog post in English by one of our Attorney’s, William Thayer. You can read the English version here. En México, y otras culturas hispanas, el día de los muertos es un tiempo de celebración y recuerdo de los seres queridos que han muerto. Aquí, quiero… Read More »
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT COMPENSATION IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON
Construction accident compensation cases in Washington and Oregon are a focus area for the firm. Construction workers quite literally take their lives in their hands every single day. They work with heavy and dangerous equipment and often at considerable heights for example when roofing or scaffolding. They often work with hazardous chemicals, abrasive materials… Read More »
PREPARE A HOME INVENTORY BEFORE A HOME CRISIS
You don’t have to worry about identifying missing or destroyed property if your home is victimized or damaged if you prepare for such an emergency Although the vast majority of our work on insurance claims involves bodily injuries suffered by our clients, Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards also assists clients in other types of loss… Read More »
