Bill Considered in Missouri Would Offer Whistleblower Incentives
March 3rd, 2015 | Government whistleblower claims 2
A whistleblower is a term used to describe an individual who exposes misconduct or wrongdoings occurring within an organization. Policies such as the Whistleblower Protection Program help ensure these individuals are shielded from harm for the sake of providing information that could save countless lives. Now, similar incentives that are offered in government whistleblower claims… Read More
Lack of Safety Equipment Could Lead to Shut Down of Missouri Train Systems
February 10th, 2015 | Personal injury
Trains are an essential part of hundreds of thousands of people’s daily commute. In fact, two main railways in Missouri transported more than 200,000 passengers in 2013 alone. Safety concerns that have arisen in the wake of a number of deadly train accidents could force some of Missouri’s railways to shut down sooner than later… Read More
Fatigue to Blame for Missouri Train Accident
February 3rd, 2015 | Personal injury
While most Americans are aware of the dangers drowsy driving can pose on the road, many are unaware that sleep deprivation can pose the same risks across any form of transportation. Take the Missouri train accident that occurred in May 2013 in the town of Rockview, Missouri. Officials have stated they believe the two trains… Read More
Crush Injuries Resulting From Crane Accident Claim One Worker's Life
January 13th, 2015 | Personal injury
There are countless hazards that workers can face on the job site, but one of the most common risks seen at work today is coming into contact with objects or equipment. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates these accidents accounted for 16 percent of all workplace fatalities that occurred in 2013. Recently, a… Read More
Handling a Defective Product Claim
October 28th, 2014 | Defective product
Types of Defective Products Companies are ethically and legally bound to ensure the products they release to the public are safe and will not cause health issues. But there are problems that can arise, which can lead to consumers being harmed and product liability concerns. These issues include: Manufacturing Errors- Such problems arise when mistakes… Read More
MoDOT Hopes to Reduce Wrong-Way St. Louis Car Accident Numbers With New Signs
October 21st, 2014 | Auto accident
Any collision between motor vehicles can have devastating results, but wrong-way collisions are especially notorious for the damage they can cause—especially here in Missouri. Data from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) shows that over the last eight years, there have been at least 25 such crashes along I-44 in the St. Louis region alone.… Read More
New Law Extends Deadlines for Government Whistleblower Claims
October 7th, 2014 | Government whistleblower claims 2
It’s no secret the federal government and many businesses in the United States are intertwined. That’s why it’s important to have rules in place that regulate the business practices between the two. Unfortunately, the oversight of these rules can be quite complex, which is why laws are in place to protect those who bring to… Read More
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Missouri Workers' Compensation Case?
September 23rd, 2014 | Workers compensation
When a Missouri worker is harmed on the job as the result of negligence, they have a right to seek compensation through civil litigation filed against those responsible for their injuries. This raises the question though of, “Who can be held responsible for a workplace accident?” The St. Louis Personal Injury attorneys with Cofman Townsley… Read More
Avoiding a St. Louis Car Accident When Traffic Signals Are "Twisted"
September 2nd, 2014 | Auto accident
In St. Louis, drivers depend on street signs and signals to control the flow and direction of traffic. Lately though, the City Streets Department has been facing the problem of traffic lights getting “twisted”, which could lead to a serious collision occurring. City Streets Director, Todd Waelterman, explains that when severe winds and large trucks… Read More
3 Ways Slip and Fall Accident Dangers at Communication Tower Worksites Are Being Prevented
August 5th, 2014 | Slip and fall accident
As wireless technology continues to advance, the number of communication towers in the United States has increased as well. These towers require manual maintenance though, which can present serious risks of suffering a slip and fall accident to workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports more deaths from communication tower falls occurred in… Read More