Personal Injury Blog

Stephen Schultz | October 5, 2025 | Personal Injury

Blunt force trauma to the head refers to an impact that doesn’t penetrate the skull but still causes damage to the brain. It might come from hitting a steering wheel in a car crash, a fall onto a hard surface, or even an object striking the head. It’s not always dramatic on the outside. In… read more

Stephen Schultz | October 2, 2025 | Car Accidents

Rear-end collisions are some of the most common types of car accidents, often resulting in physical injuries, vehicle damage, and financial loss. If you’ve been involved in a rear-end accident in Missouri, you may be wondering what kind of compensation you can expect to recover. The average payout for a rear-end collision can vary greatly… read more

Stephen Schultz | September 17, 2025 | Personal Injury

When someone causes harm on purpose, the law may hold them accountable through an intentional tort claim. Unlike accidents that fall under negligence, intentional torts happen when a person deliberately engages in harmful conduct. Missouri law allows victims to seek damages for the harm caused by these actions. Learning about intentional torts is important if… read more

Stephen Schultz | September 15, 2025 | Personal Injury

When you hear “personal injury,” you might think of a car accident, a slip and fall at a store, or an injury from a faulty product. You’d be right, but these incidents are all part of a larger legal category called tort law.  While the terms are often used interchangeably, it’s important to understand their… read more

Stephen Schultz | September 13, 2025 | Car Accidents

While there are a few cases of passenger negligence, most passengers are not responsible for the cause of their car accident. They are merely “along for the ride” and suffer the consequences of another person’s negligence and recklessness. If you were a passenger in a car accident, taking steps to protect your legal rights is… read more

Stephen Schultz | September 11, 2025 | Car Accidents

If you’ve been in a car accident, it can be difficult to know what your options are for receiving compensation. After most collisions, people begin a personal injury claim, but is that something you can pursue if your car was damaged but you weren’t hurt? Learn more about what your options are after an accident… read more

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 | August 19, 2025 | Car Accidents

Car accidents happen every day in St. Louis and across Missouri. When you have been injured in a crash, one of your first questions might be about the average car accident settlement amount. While every case is different, understanding typical settlement ranges can help you know what to expect. The reality is that car accident… 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 16, 2025 | Car Accidents

Many kinds of traumatic experiences can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including car accidents. Some people recover quickly from the stress and emotional upheaval of being in an accident, but others have a more difficult time.  The symptoms of PTSD may be incorrectly viewed as “overreacting.” Other times, they can be… read more