Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Missouri Medical Malpractice Caps
December 29th, 2015 | Medical malpractice
In Missouri, medical facilities and the professionals that staff them can be held liable for any harm a patient endures due to a mistake or negligence in treatment. What happens if a patient dies while under a doctor’s care, though? Is such a case considered a Missouri medical malpractice lawsuit or a wrongful death? The… 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 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
Family Awarded $8.3 Million In St. Louis Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
December 10th, 2013 | Medical malpractice
Doctors and hospitals have a responsibility to protect the health and safety of patients at all times. Read More