What Can You Do to Help Prevent Medical Errors?
November 10th, 2015 | Medical malpractice
Medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States today. That’s why the St. Louis medical malpractice lawyers at Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers would like to help make you aware of some of the greatest risks patients face and what can be done to help prevent becoming the victim of a… Read More
Liability Questioned in Missouri Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
September 1st, 2015 | Medical malpractice
Any number of fact0rs can lead to an injury or death while a patient is under the care of a physician. One of the most preventable factors is doctor and hospital negligence. In a Missouri medical malpractice case, negligence is defined as any act or omission of action by a health care provider that fails… Read More
Family Claims Doctor and Hospital Negligence Responsible for Woman’s Death
June 16th, 2015 | Medical malpractice
Doctor and hospital negligence injures patients in Missouri every year. Studies show that more than 10 percent of claims are the result of a doctor or hospital staff’s failure to treat or diagnose a medical condition. A woman’s recent death at a Missouri hospital shows just how quickly failure to care for a patient in… Read More
Lawmakers Consider Reinstating Caps on Missouri Medical Malpractice Claims
January 21st, 2015 | Medical malpractice
When a person is seriously harmed as the result of doctor or hospital negligence, they may have a right to seek compensation for the damages they incurred. These damages can typically be categorized into either compensatory or punitive damages. The latter are used as a way to punish the negligent and to discourage such behavior… Read More