Medical Malpractice Claims Can Be Difficult to Win Without Legal Representation
March 3rd, 2020 | Medical malpractice
At Cofman Townsley, we know that doctors, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare providers have difficult jobs. They must make fast decisions using whatever information and evidence is available to them in order to provide the best possible care for their patients. The nature of medicine is inexact, and that means poor outcomes occasionally come with… Read More
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 factors 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
Lawsuit Claims Doctors and Hospitals Knowingly Used a Defective Medical Device
June 23rd, 2015 | Defective medical device
The law requires all medical devices distributed and sold in the United States to undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety. However, products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can sometimes find their way onto the market. When this happens, those using the defective medical device can be held liable for damages.… Read More
Family Claims Doctor and Hospital Negligence Responsible for Woman’s Death
June 16th, 2015 | Wrongful death
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