Top 3 Boating Safety Tips

May 15th, 2023 | Boat accident

Boating is a popular recreational activity in Missouri, with numerous lakes and waterways throughout the state. However, boating can be dangerous; the Missouri Department of Public Safety reported 28 deaths and 122 injuries in recreational boating crashes in Missouri in 2020. Of the 234 boat operators involved in accidents in 2020, 57% had no boater… Read More

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Missouri?

July 5th, 2022 | Boat accident

Missouri offers many opportunities for recreational boating. If you own and operate a motorized boat or personalized watercraft (PWC) like a water scooter or jet ski, you need to know how to drive the craft safely to avoid injuring yourself or others. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division requires all people who drive… Read More

4 Boating Safety Tips to Keep in Mind this Spring and Summer

April 7th, 2020 | Boat accident

Warm weather has officially arrived in the St. Louis area. Unfortunately, getting outside and enjoying it is difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions placed on travel and businesses. If you own a boat, going out by yourself or a small number of people is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while… Read More

Missouri Official Named to Federal Boating Safety Advisory Council

June 30th, 2015 | Boat accident

As swimming and boating traffic increases this summer, the Missouri boat accident lawyers at Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers point out that federal officials are looking to Missouri for answers about how to improve water safety. According to Lake Expo, a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Captain Matt Walz, has been appointed to National… Read More

St. Louis Boat Accident Lawyers Focus on Safety as Boating Season Begins

May 12th, 2015 | Boat accident

As the temperatures rise in Missouri, people are getting their boats back out on the state’s lakes and rivers. The St. Louis boat accident lawyers at Cofman Townsley explain that the increase in the volume of boat traffic can correlate with a rise in the number of accidents on the water. Data from the U.S.… Read More