In the past few years, there's been an increase in pedestrian accidents of over 20 percent in both Washington and Oregon. When it comes to being injured in an accident, pedestrians are a particularly vulnerable group who can suffer devastating injuries. If you are the victim of a pedestrian a...

Whether quickly crossing the street to get to your office, walking your dog, or jogging down the sidewalk for exercise, people in the Washington and Oregon end up walking more than they might expect. While walking can be beneficial for your health, it can also be dangerous, especially in the vici...

As a cyclist, the hope is that you can share the road safely and in harmony with cars and their drivers. Sadly, this isn't always the case. Each year, thousands of cyclists are involved in serious accidents which cause injury or death. One of the best ways to stay safe while cycling is to be aw...

Cycling isn't just an enjoyable past-time, it is also a great form of exercise and an environmentally friendly method of transportation. Cycling, inevitably, though, puts people at risk for an accident when it's necessary to share the road with cars. While there are countless scenarios which...

If you have been injured by someones negligent behavior, you dont need to be told how stressful the aftermath of an injury can be. Pain can be unbearable, careers can be compromised due to time missed from work, and medical expenses and bills can become overwhelming due to a lack of income to m...

Losing someone you care about is never easy, particularly when the death was caused by another person's actions. If you are grieving the loss of someone you love, a wrongful death action may be a possibility. Successful wrongful death actions can provide monetary compensation to offset the fi...

We depend on countless products to make our lives easier each day, from necessities like automobiles and refrigerators to creature comforts like hairdryers and cell phones. Each product we use serves a purpose to help us in our daily lives, but sometimes those products dont work as we would hope...

If you have been injured in an accident that was someone else's fault, whether it be due to a car accident, construction accident, defective product, or another form of accident, you may be considering a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your injuries. If this is your first ex...

Oftentimes, it doesnt take something as dramatic as a car accident to become seriously injured. Many causes exist for potential accidents, from an uneven sidewalk in the community park to a puddle of water at the grocery store. If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident in Washington o...

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident in Washington or Oregon, you may find yourself facing many medical bills and expenses which you cant afford to pay. In this situation, a personal injury case may be able, ultimately, to compensate you for your injuries and help with some of the expe...

If you are suffering the death of a loved one due to someone elses misconduct, you may be eligible to receive compensation from a wrongful death claim. Many people are not familiar with these types of lawsuits. The following provides an overview of this form of lawsuit. If you are considering a ...

If you have been injured in an automobile accident, you may be surprised at how quickly the insurance company may try to settle your claim. Oftentimes, an insurance company may contact you about a settlement before you are even able to contact a lawyer about your case. Before you accept any sett...

On a warm summer day, you may be able to take advantages of the lakes, rivers, and bays here in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you are lounging on a pontoon boat or whipping through the surf on a jet ski, boating is a great way to spend a warm summer day. However, if you have been injured in a bo...

If you have lost a family member or loved one due to the negligence or intentional acts of another person, you may find yourself saddled with bills that you never anticipated having to pay. You might not be able to pay these bills because you relied on the income of your loved one to pay such exp...

Construction workers face some of the most dangerous conditions of any occupation. According to OSHA, one in every five worker deaths are in the construction industry. If you have been injured while on a job site, the attorneys at Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples amp; Edwards can help you gain ...