Personal Injury

Stephen Schultz | September 9, 2025 | Personal Injury

When someone files a lawsuit, one of the first questions the court asks is whether that person has the right to bring the case in the first place. This right is called legal standing. Without standing, a lawsuit cannot move forward, no matter how strong the claims might seem.  Understanding what standing means, how it… read more

Stephen Schultz | July 23, 2025 | Personal Injury

A broken tailbone can create a unique type of pain that’s hard to ignore or work around. This small triangular bone at the base of your spine might seem insignificant, but when it’s fractured, the symptoms can completely disrupt your daily life. In St. Louis, tailbone injuries often happen during slip and fall accidents, car… read more

Stephen Schultz | July 11, 2025 | Personal Injury

Oil rig workers are incredibly important to the nation and its energy sector. While today’s oil rigs are much safer and more advanced compared to those of a few decades ago, they are by no means risk-free.  Every year, oil rig workers face a wide range of dangers that can lead to serious personal injuries…. read more

Stephen Schultz | June 27, 2025 | Personal Injury

Stephens Lake Park is a favorite spot for families, joggers, pet owners, and kids enjoying the outdoors. Most visits are safe and uneventful, but sometimes, hazards like a loose brick, a broken swing, or a slippery walkway after rain can turn a peaceful day into a painful one. If you’ve been injured at the park,… read more

Stephen Schultz | June 5, 2025 | Personal Injury

If you’ve had to file an insurance claim with State Farm, you’re probably impatient to receive a payout. You may be wondering, “How long does State Farm take to settle a personal injury claim ?” Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer, and there are several factors that influence your claim timeline. Here’s a closer look. How… read more

Stephen Schultz | April 23, 2025 | Personal Injury

Hemiplegia causes paralysis on one side of the body. This condition often stems from traumatic injuries caused by car accidents or other personal injury cases, and can severely affect your ability to move or function.  Causes, symptoms, diagnostic tools, and available treatments all influence your recovery path and legal options after an accident. This is… read more

Stephen Schultz | April 8, 2025 | Personal Injury

Injury victims want to know how much they can expect from a personal injury settlement. Since the injuries, consequences, and level of negligence involved in every accident are different, it is difficult to provide an “average” settlement amount. However, victims have the right to know what factors influence their settlement and understand how their lawyer… read more

Stephen Schultz | April 1, 2025 | Personal Injury

If you’ve been involved in an accident, you may already know that adrenalin can mask pain. When the brain senses a threat, it quickly engages in the “fight, flight, or freeze” response that is meant to help you stay safe in a dangerous situation. The release of a chemical known as epinephrine (adrenaline) prepares you… read more

Stephen Schultz | April 1, 2025 | Personal Injury

If you’ve ever seen the title “Esquire” following a lawyer’s name, you may have wondered what it means and why it’s used. In the legal world, “Esquire” is a term that has a specific meaning and historical significance. While it’s commonly used in the United States to denote an attorney, many people are unfamiliar with… read more

Stephen Schultz | February 15, 2025 | Personal Injury

Few people make it to adulthood without knowing the pain of road rash. What is road rash, though? It is the result of unprotected skin sliding across a rough surface, such as a sidewalk, a tarred playground, or, as the name implies, a road.  Indeed, the common “skinned knee” that almost every child experiences falls… read more