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When I sit down with a potential new client, one of the important things we go over is what the case is ultimately going to cost them financially. As with almost all attorneys on personal injury and wrongful death cases, the attorney fee is going to be a percentage of the money we are able to o...
Bill Thayer of Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS spoke as one of the presenters at a Continuing Legal Education course entitled “Ethics in Mediation" on December 6, 2018 at the Red Cross Building at Fort Vancouver. The course was presented by the Clark County Bar Association. ...
“Training Day” is one of my all-time favorite movies. Denzel Washington's performance was totally deserving of his Oscar win. It also gave me a line to help explain to my clients why communication with medical providers is so important, and following through with a medical treatment plan is absol...
When I meet with a potential client who's been involved in a car crash, I always ask them about their own auto insurance coverage. Specifically, the coverages I'm most curious about are Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (“UIM”). You can find helpful explanat...
Our clients and potential clients who reach out to our firm consistently tell us that they have been threatened by an adjuster working for the insurance company of the person or company who caused a car crash, slip and fall, or other injury to them. Whether it is the adjuster telling them they w...
The short answer is yes. The long answer is somewhat more complicated, and unfortunately there is no easy way to break it down into a simple explanation. But if you are still interested despite the technical nature of where this is headed, feel free to read on.
To answer the titled question simply, a mediation is a formal and structured opportunity to resolve a lawsuit. In a typical mediation, one party sits in one room, the other party in another room, and a mediator will walk back and forth between the parties to try and settle the case. Mediators do this by building and developing a relationship of trust with both parties and then helping each party to better understand the case—the good and the bad.
If you’ve been involved in an auto collision, the other driver’s insurance company is likely going to contact you by phone within the first several days afterwards. They will likely seem quite pleasant and concerned for your well-being, especially if it’s pretty clear their insured was at fault for causing the collision. The adjuster will probably want to take a statement from you about the collision and your injuries, and they’ll want to record it. What do you tell them?
Insurance can simultaneously feel like the most expensive thing you hope you never need, and the cheapest thing you ever bought. Even though there are laws in Oregon and Washington requiring drivers to have auto insurance, it is a sad reality that there are still many drivers on the road driving uninsured.
In my representation of my clients, my goal is to try to get the adverse insurance company and its representative to see my client as more than a file on their desk or a claim number.
I got hurt while working, can you help me? Perhaps. It depends on what part of your case is at issue. On-the-job injuries and deaths can arise because of the negligence of the worker themselves, or due to the negligence of another. If the injury or death occurs as a result of the negligence o...
The law sometimes has a way of using a single ten-dollar word when stringing together a few one-dollar words would provide more clarity and meaning. Such is the case with the word “discovery.” I frequently tell my clients that “discovery” is just a fancy legal term that means “documents and information shared with the other side.” That simple definition alone, might be sufficient to end this blog post right now without further confusion and explanation—especially for those just wanting a quick answer.
While each wrongful death lawsuit possesses its own unique characteristics, many cases have one common denominator--the individual or entity who caused your loved one's death (the defendant) acted negligently. Those cases involve showing the defendant was negligent and their negligence was a ...
While any type of injury resulting from an accident can be painful and affect day-to-day living, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have lifelong consequences. From affecting thought and mood to the ability to walk, our brains control every aspect of our life. Any form of head injury can hav...
Car accidents are a sad reality to everyday life in the United States, including here in the Pacific Northwest. More than 100 people lose their lives in fatal car accidents every day. These deaths add up to an astounding number. In 2017 alone, vehicle accidents claimed the lives of over 40,00...
Cycling in the Pacific Northwest is both a popular pastime and a healthy, environmentally-friendly method of travel. However, it can also pose a danger to the cyclist. Riders should always wear protective gear, such as a helmet and protective clothing. That does not always happen, which leads...
Of all of the injuries that one may face after an accident, traumatic brain injuries are particularly devastating. Even a seemingly minor head injury can have a profound impact on someone's life. If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury following an accident in Washing...
Dogs are by far the most popular pet in the United States; over sixty million families in the country have dogs. Although dogs are usually a man's best friend, they can be dangerous. If you are one of the nearly 4.5 million people who is attacked by an aggressive dog in the United States each...
Distracted drivers are present on roads all over the country--in fact, distracted driving is one of the primary causes of automobile accidents in the United States. If you were involved in an accident caused by a distracted driver in Washington or Oregon, you may be entitled to recover financ...
A death in the family is a tragic occurrence, no matter the circumstances. When your loved one's death is untimely, however, the grief of your loss can be even worse, especially if you did not get to say goodbye. To compound the tragedy, if your loved one was the sole or even primary provider...
Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS is proud to announce that attorney Benjamin P. Melnick has joined our law firm as an associate.
Craig Schauermann and Scott Edwards each earned honors by their inclusion as 2018 "Super Lawyer" and “Rising Star” selectees, respectively, by Law and Politics Magazine.
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...
If anyone reading this wants to check out books on trials and justice, or has a suggested addition to the Schauermann Thayer Library of Books On Trials and Justice, feel free to call or email our Librarian, Linda, at (360) 695-4244, [email protected]
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...
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