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Sep

St. Louis Philanthropist, Bob Cassilly, Killed In Bulldozer Accident

September 27, 2011

Many St. Louis citizens are mourning the loss of an integral part of the city’s fabric, Bob Cassilly, after he was killed in a bulldozer accident yesterday. According to stltoday.com, Cassilly was known around town for his many philanthropic contributions, but most importantly, as the founder of City Museum.

KSDK 5 News reported that emergency responders received a call of an “industrial accident” at the site of Cassilly’s newest project, Cementland, just after 8:15 Monday morning. Cementland was Cassilly’s latest project at the site of the old Missouri Portland Cement Co., which would be a park featuring statues and landscapes made of cement. Workers told police they found him in the cage of a bulldozer unresponsive. Cassilly had suffered serious trauma and rescuers pronounced him dead on the scene. Authorities say they believe the bulldozer slid down a hill and rolled several times.

St. Louis Police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the accident.

Today, friends and family remembered the philanthropist, artist, and friend. Curator of architecture and a close associate of Bob’s for more than 40 years, Bruce Gerrie, said, “ Bob lived a life of excitement…He went out as he was.” The Mayor of St. Louis, Francis Slay, added, “ The city has lost some of its wonder. RIP Bob Cassilly.”

The Missouri Accident Attorneys with Cofman Townsley would like to send their condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Cassilly. He will forever be remembered for his contributions to the city of St. Louis.

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Sep

Defibrillators May Save the Lives of Young Athletes

September 20, 2011
Throughout the late summer months every year, as high school athletic programs begin training, we hear of athletes dying from sudden cardiac arrest. Experts say that having better access to life saving devices such as defibrillators may be the best way to protect our child athletes from this danger.
KSDK 5 News reported that in 2006, a 15-year-old Lincoln County teen died on the basketball court of his school after suffering sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of a game. His mother said the school had an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), but had it locked away in an office. She says the device could have saved her son’s life.
In 2010, a 13-year-old boy suffered an attack and fell on the gym floor at Francis Howell Middle School. The boy had a heart defect that had gone unnoticed throughout his life until the event occurred. His life was spared because the school had an AED on hand that was used to shock his heart back into rhythm.
Dr. Jennifer Silva with the St. Louis Children’s Hospital says having these devices handy at school are the best way to protect your children. Also, she states that if you suspect your child may be suffering from a heart defect, there are tests, like electrocardiograms, that can be administered.
The Missouri Personal Injury Lawyers with Cofman Townsley encourage parents to ask teachers and coaches if their school has an AED on hand. Also discuss the symptoms and dangers of sudden cardiac arrest with your student athlete.

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Sep

Firefighters Sneezes Cause Crash That Injures Three

September 13, 2011

Nothing is scarier than suffering from a fit of sneezes while driving down the road. Your eyes close and your entire body shakes as the massive exhale makes you grip the wheel tightly, hoping not to swerve. One crew of firemen found out just how dangerous a sniffle behind the wheel can be.

KCTV 5 News reported that three firefighters from Springfield, Missouri, were injured after their truck overturned after the driver lost control in a fit of sneezes. The members of the Springfield Fire Department were not responding to a call at the time of the crash, but were traveling fast enough to leave the sneezing driver in intensive care for the past week. The other two firefighters were treated and released from the hospital the same day as the crash.

With the driver still in critical condition and unable to talk, police are going off statements of four witnesses, some victims, of the crash. Those statements say the driver was suffering from a string of sneezes that caused him to swerve and lose control of the truck. Police reports have listed the cause of the crash as a “physical impairment.”

Accidents can happen while on the job, especially if your job involves motor vehicles. If you have been injured in a crash while on the job that was no fault of your own, a Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney may be able to help you. The Lawyers with Cofman Townsley are available anytime to discuss your case with you.

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Sep

Four Die On Missouri Waterways Over Labor Day Weekend

September 6, 2011

Labor Day weekend for many means a chance to get away to the lake or river for a few days of fun on the water. However, fatality numbers from years past show that the extra traffic on area bodies of water, mixed with an increase in alcohol consumption, can lead to a rise in the number of deaths. This year proved no different on Missouri’s waterways, with a total of four deaths over the holiday weekend.

KSDK 5 News reported two men died after being involved in a three-boat crash on the Osage River Saturday. Four other people were hospitalized in connection with the accident.

On Sunday, a 22-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man drowned in Smithville Lake. Witnesses said he was attempting to swim across a cove in the lake when he began to struggle. The man went under the water and never surfaced again.

Finally, on Labor Day, the body of a 93-year-old man was found in the Lake of the Ozarks. Investigators stated the man fell off a dock while fishing and drowned.

The Missouri Boat Accident Lawyers with Cofman Townsley say the best way to protect yourself from drowning is to always wear your life jacket when on a boat, participating in water sports, or are anywhere near water if you cannot swim.

If you have been injured in a boat accident, Cofman Townsley’s team of attorneys can be reached anytime for a free consultation of your case.

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