Next Week Is Child Passenger Safety Week in Missouri

September 8th, 2015 | Auto accident

Did you know that motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of accidental deaths among children in the United States today? Last year in Missouri, 17 children died as the result of traffic accidents and another 1,578 suffered auto accident injuries. To help bring attention to this issue and educate the public about what we… Read More

Family Awarded Almost $20 Million In Missouri Train Accident Lawsuit

May 19th, 2015 | Personal injury

Whether it’s a lack of warning systems, poor sight lines, or improper maintenance, there are numerous factors that can lead to accidents and collisions at railroad crossings. The St. Louis train accident lawyers at Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers point out that each of these factors my have contributed to an accident that claimed the life… Read More

Could More Breweries Impact St. Louis Drunk Driving Accident Numbers?

September 9th, 2014 | Drunk driving

Brewing has been engrained in St. Louis’s history for centuries and with the craft brewing movement continuing to grow, a new chapter in making beer seems to be developing around the city. Brew Hub, a company that assists craft brewers in expanding their distribution, has announced plans to open its headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri, in… Read More

Proposed St. Louis Music Festivals Divide Community

March 11th, 2014 | Auto accident

March 11, 2014 The art and music of St. Louis, Missouri, has a prevalent place in history, considering the city was well known as a halfway point for blues and jazz musicians traveling north to Chicago from New Orleans at the turn of the century. Now, the rich and vibrant scene is continuing growth and… Read More

Missouri Car Accident Results in Drawn-Out Insurance Dispute

February 25th, 2014 | Auto accident

February 25, 2014 When a person is injured as the result of a car accident, the victim will typically file an insurance claim in order to be compensated for damages. In some cases though, the insurance company will dispute the claim, which can lead to the need for the judicial system to issue a ruling… Read More

Missouri Town Proposes Texting and Driving Ban To Reduce Car Accidents

December 17th, 2013 | Auto accident

December 17, 2013 Distracted drivers are becoming a growing hazard on highways across the United States. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that in 2011, a total of 3,328 motorists were killed and another 387,000 were injured as a result of accidents associated with distracted driving they were involved in. The following… Read More

St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Tips For Safe Travels During Winter Weather

November 26th, 2013 | Auto accident

With the temperature beginning to plummet across the state of Missouri, winter weather is inevitably on its way to the region. Read More

St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers Examine High Number of Railroad Crossing Crashes

October 15th, 2013 | Auto accident

Data from the Federal Railroad Administration show that last year, almost 2,000 crashes occurred between trains and motor vehicles. The St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers with Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers point out these accidents resulted in 273 people losing their lives and another 946 being seriously injured. Read More

Study Shows Incompatibility Between Child Safety Seats And Rear Car Seats

September 24th, 2013 | Auto accident

The St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers with Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers state that the leading cause of accidental death among children is motor vehicle collisions. Read More

Teen Sentenced To Prison For Causing Fatal Distracted Driving Accident

July 16th, 2013 | Auto accident

A 17-year-old girl from Kansas City has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for causing a Missouri Distracted Driving Accident that claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman. Read More