Personal Injury Blog

Stephen Schultz | August 5, 2024 | Personal Injury

It may sound shocking, but around 60,000 Americans die from exsanguination every year, according to a review from The New England Journal of Medicine. Also referred to as hemorrhaging, exsanguination means bleeding to death. It is often the result of a catastrophic injury. An injured person’s bleeding may be visible or internal. In all cases,… read more

Stephen Schultz | June 6, 2024 | Personal Injury

Assumption of risk, not to be confused with assumption of liability, is an ‘affirmative defense’ to a personal injury claim. This defense only applies to certain types of personal injury claims. The way it works is that the plaintiff files a personal injury claim, and the defendant responds with an assumption of risk defense. Although… read more

Stephen Schultz | May 20, 2024 | Missouri Law

Drivers in Missouri may be confused about whether the law requires all registered vehicles to display a license plate in both the front and back of the car. That confusion is understandable. As you go about your day in St. Louis, you are likely to see vehicles that don’t have a front plate. This can… read more

Stephen Schultz | May 16, 2024 | Car Accidents

The act of drinking and driving is illegal in every state, as the effects of alcohol can seriously impair a person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely. But are the risks as severe after just one drink? The answer depends on several factors. Alcohol Limits According to Missouri Law The first step toward answering a… read more

Stephen Schultz | May 3, 2024 | Personal Injury

When another party causes an accident or personal injury in Missouri, the victim can sue that party for economic and non-economic damages. Damages are the financial losses, pain, and suffering that you experience because of a personal injury or accident. When you hire a St. Louis injury lawyer, you might wonder if what you tell… read more

Stephen Schultz | April 12, 2024 | Car Accidents

In 2022, over 45,000 people were injured — and almost 1,000 were killed — in car accidents in Missouri. Most of these kinds of crashes are preventable, but they are rarely intentional. However, that isn’t the case for those caused by brake checking. These accidents are indeed intentional, as well as preventable.  The following is… read more

Stephen Schultz | April 5, 2024 | Personal Injury

Many people in St. Louis County, Missouri, are living with a disability. Disabled children and adults and their dependents can turn to state and federal programs to assist with utilities, medical care, and income. Employer-sponsored or private disability insurance can provide monthly benefits.  Many people with disabilities qualify for at least one program to provide… read more

Stephen Schultz | March 15, 2024 | Personal Injury

Visiting a lawyer’s office for a consultation? A consultation has several purposes. There, you will discuss your case, assess your legal options, and decide whether the lawyer with whom you will meet is a good fit. Here are nine things you should know about a free personal injury lawyer consultation in Columbia, Missouri. 1. You… read more

Joshua P. Myers | March 1, 2024 | Car Accidents

Neck and back pain are very common after a car accident. For many people, this pain isn’t too severe and resolves on its own. For others, a car accident is the start of a lifetime of chronic pain and even disability. If you are dealing with neck and lower back pain after a car accident… read more

Stephen Schultz | February 21, 2024 | Premises Liability

Navigating an injury sustained at an airport, especially at a bustling hub like St. Louis Lambert International Airport, can be overwhelming. From slippery floors to luggage mishaps, hazards abound. Knowing the appropriate steps to take after an airport accident is vital to safeguard your rights and pursue compensation for your injuries. Examples of Injuries and… read more