What Is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?
December 2nd, 2024 | Medical malpractice
After a serious injury from a car accident, slip-and-fall, or workplace incident, recovery often involves medical treatments, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery. These interventions can help you heal and improve your quality of life, but at a certain point, you may not see further progress. This stage, called Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), means your condition… Read More
The 5 Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
February 26th, 2024 | Medical malpractice
Thousands of people in Missouri undergo medical procedures yearly. Most of the time, doctors and medical professionals meet the expected standard of care, helping patients heal and recover their health. However, there are instances when medical providers act negligently, delivering care that falls below the expected standard. When this happens, it’s known as medical malpractice.… Read More
Who Can File a Medical Malpractice Claim?
February 2nd, 2021 | Medical malpractice
Many people have heard of medical malpractice claims, especially after bad outcomes during surgery. But who can file a medical malpractice claim? Is anyone who suffers a negative outcome after receiving medical treatment eligible to file a claim, or is it limited to people who suffered catastrophic injuries? It’s true that while virtually anyone can… Read More
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
Medical Malpractice Requires Serious and Dedicated Legal Representation
March 4th, 2019 | Medical malpractice
When you visited your doctor’s office or checked into the hospital, you expected to be treated with the utmost care, caution, and attention to detail. But now your health is worse than before. When people suffer poor outcomes after receiving medical treatment, there’s always a chance that they are victims of medical malpractice. At Cofman… Read More
Get an Experienced Legal Advocate to Assist with Your Medical Malpractice Claim
May 1st, 2018 | Medical malpractice
If you suffered because of a medical professional's negligence, get experienced legal help on your side. Read More
Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
March 1st, 2016 | Medical malpractice
Two legal terms you have probably heard are medical negligence and medical malpractice. These terms are related but have some distinct characteristics. If you’ve been injured while seeking medical treatment, it’s important that you know the difference between the two. In simplest terms, medical negligence is a negligent act or failure to act by a… Read More
Common Medical Malpractice Injuries
January 26th, 2016 | Medical malpractice
Medical negligence can come in many forms, and some are more severe than others. When negligence causes an injury or harm to a patient, medical malpractice may have occurred. But how do you know if you’re the victim of medical malpractice? Here are 5 common injuries that can lead to medical malpractice lawsuits: Misdiagnosis or… 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