Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 5, 2026

Schmittgens Injury Law Firm (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of every visitor, client, and prospective client who interacts with our website at hurtinstl.com (the “Site”) or communicates with our office. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using the Site, contacting our office, or opting in to text messaging, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Site.

Information You Provide

We collect information you submit through contact forms, intake forms, email correspondence, phone calls, text messages, and any other voluntary communication with our office. This may include:

• Full name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Date of birth
• Information about your accident or potential legal matter
• Insurance information
• Medical history relevant to your claim
• Any documents, photos, or records you submit
• Any other information you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website
• Date and time of access

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including referral sources, opposing parties, courts, government agencies, medical providers, insurance carriers, and publicly available sources, when relevant to a legal matter.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide legal services
• Evaluate potential legal matters
• Communicate with current and prospective clients
• Send appointment reminders, case updates, and other case-related communications
• Process referrals and consultations
• Maintain client files and records
• Comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations
• Improve the Site and our services
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of our firm, our clients, and others
• Send marketing communications when you have opted in

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With your consent, when you authorize disclosure to a specific party
• With service providers who support our practice, such as case management software providers, secure document storage providers, payment processors, and IT vendors
• With courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as required to advance your legal matter
• With expert witnesses, investigators, and consultants retained to support your case
• With medical providers and insurance carriers as needed to evaluate or pursue your claim
• As required by law, including in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process
• To protect rights and safety of our firm, our clients, or the public
• In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger or sale of firm assets

Attorney-Client Communications

Communication through the Site, contact forms, or initial calls does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after a written engagement agreement has been signed by both you and the firm. Information shared before that agreement is in place is treated as confidential to the extent permitted by applicable rules of professional conduct, but should not be considered privileged until representation has been formally established.

Do not send time-sensitive or highly confidential information through unsecured channels, including email or website forms, before an attorney-client relationship has been established.

Text Messaging Terms and Permissions

Schmittgens Injury Law Firm offers text messaging communication for those who opt in. The following terms apply to all SMS and MMS communications with our office.

Opt-In Consent

By providing your mobile telephone number to Schmittgens Injury Law Firm through any intake form, contact form, written authorization, or verbal confirmation, you expressly consent to receive text messages from our office at that number. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of legal representation or the purchase of any services.

Types of Messages

Once you opt in, you may receive text messages including:

• Account notifications
• Appointment confirmations and reminders
• Case status updates
• Document requests
• Customer care responses
• Replies to inquiries you initiate
• Message Frequency
• Message frequency varies based on the specific needs of your case or the activity in your account. We send messages only when relevant to your matter or when responding to a message you have sent.
• Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan. Schmittgens Injury Law Firm does not charge for text messages, but standard carrier charges from your mobile provider may apply.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of text messages from Schmittgens Injury Law Firm at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from our office. After you reply STOP, you will receive a confirmation message and will not receive further text messages unless you opt in again.

To opt back in after stopping, reply START to any prior message thread or contact our office directly.

Help

For help, reply HELP to any text message from our office or contact us via phone.

Privacy of SMS Data

Schmittgens Injury Law Firm will not sell or share your mobile opt-in consent data or text message content with any third parties for marketing purposes. SMS opt-in data and consent are not shared with affiliates or marketing partners under any circumstances.

Supported Carriers

We support text messaging on all major United States mobile carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may send you email communications relating to your inquiry, consultation, or active matter. We may also send periodic firm updates if you have signed up for our email list. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting our office. Transactional and case-related emails will continue regardless of marketing preferences.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, analyze traffic, and improve the user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We may use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These services may collect information about your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Data Retention

We retain client and prospective client information for as long as needed to provide legal services, comply with legal and ethical obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Closed client files are retained according to applicable rules of professional conduct and our internal records retention policy.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights and Choices

• Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for text messaging at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact our office using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact Schmittgens Injury Law Firm at:

(314) 222-4223
555 Washington Ave #310
St. Louis, MO 63101