Personal Injury Blog

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 | March 6, 2025 | Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes and life care centers are essential in providing long-term daily living assistance to the elderly community. However, complaints about various aspects of care in these facilities are common, with concerns often arising about staffing, living conditions, and neglect and abuse.  Understanding the most common issues residents face can help them and their loved… read more

Stephen Schultz | March 6, 2025 | Workers' Compensation

A workers’ compensation insurance provider may make a settlement offer at any point during your case. However, accepting a quick settlement offer may not be in your best interest. Instead, it is best to talk with a workers’ compensation lawyer early in your case to understand your rights and legal options. With sound legal advice,… read more

Stephen Schultz | March 4, 2025 | Missouri Law

Discover When Children Can Safely Sit In The Front Seat In Missouri. Schultz & Myers Personal Injury Lawyers Explain The Laws And Guidelines. Contact Us If Your Child Is Injured. Parents in St. Louis and across Missouri often struggle with car seat safety and front seat rules.  Proper child restraints can prevent serious injuries. Knowing Missouri’s laws about when kids can sit in the front seat is vital for… 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

Stephen Schultz | January 17, 2025 | Personal Injury

“Negligence per se” is a specific legal concept that frequently arises in personal injury cases. It is a type of negligence case, which is one of the most common types of personal injury claims. While all negligence per se cases involve negligence, not every negligence case qualifies as negligence per se. The key difference is… read more

Stephen Schultz | January 2, 2025 | Car Accidents

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows that the U.S. sees around six million reported motor vehicle crashes annually, including over 32,000 fatality accidents and over 2.2 million accidents involving injuries. That’s a lot of police reports for officers to fill out. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that there are occasional mistakes… read more

Stephen Schultz | December 5, 2024 | Car Accidents

A car accident may be a minor fender bender that is more frustrating than painful. Other car crashes may cause severe injuries and wrongful deaths. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, Missouri requires that most car accidents be reported to the police within a certain time frame.  Reporting a Car Accident to the Police… read more