Missouri Medical Malpractice Caps One Step Closer to Final Approval

May 5th, 2015 | Medical malpractice

A bill aiming to reinstate caps on Missouri medical malpractice awards is one step closer to receiving final approval. If Gov. Jay Nixon signs Senate Bill 239 into law, victims of malpractice in our state would be limited in how much they can receive in non-economic damages for harm such as pain and suffering. According… Read More

St. Louis Workers' Compensation Lawyers Discuss Survivor Benefits

April 14th, 2015 | Workers compensation

When most workers in our state are injured, they can collect Missouri workers’ compensation benefits. What happens when a worker is killed on the job though? After all, there are numerous costs the family of the victim shouldn’t incur if the death was the result of an employer’s negligence, including medical bills and funeral expenses.… Read More

St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers Look at Common Causes of Distracted Driving Among Teens

March 31st, 2015 | Auto accident

Distracted driving has been plaguing teens and the roads of Missouri for decades, but are cellphones and loose laws the problem? The St. Louis car accident lawyers with Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers point to a new study from the AAA Foundation that is providing answers to this question. The group gathered more than 6,800 videos… Read More

Missouri Counties File Product Liability Claims Over Faulty Guardrails

February 24th, 2015 | Defective product

Most people agree that highway safety is important. That’s why St. Clair County is taking legal action against the manufacturer of a guardrail system that may be putting motorists in danger rather than offering protection. The Trinity ET Plus guardrail system was designed to keep out of control or crashing vehicles on the roadway by… Read More

Free Smoke Detectors Offered to Homeowners in Missouri

February 17th, 2015 | Personal injury

There are an enormous amount of substances and chemical reactions that can cause a fire and burn injury, but during winter months, one of the most commonly reported factors in such injuries are fires in the home. This doesn’t necessarily mean a full-fledged house fire though. It could be a fire caused by an electric… Read More

Settlement Reached in Missouri Class Action Lawsuit

January 27th, 2015 | Personal injury

When multiple people in our state are harmed as the result of similar actions by a business or the government, the victims may have a right to file a Missouri class action lawsuit. A group of citizens has taken such action after being cited and fined for traffic violations that were allegedly captured on film… 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

Avoiding a Slip and Fall Accident This Holiday Season

December 16th, 2014 | Slip and fall accident

Winter and the ensuing holidays are a favorite time of year for many people. It’s a time when the lights, sights, and sounds of the season can bring joy to all, but you may not realize that this time of year can also be full of safety hazards. While many people are out doing their… Read More

St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyers Encourage Citizens to Participate in Giving Tuesday

December 2nd, 2014 | Community

Giving back to our community is important to all of the St. Louis personal injury attorneys with Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers. In fact, we recently participated in supporting Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Now there’s a new opportunity to help those in need across St. Louis. We’ve made it through Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and… Read More

Study Shows Fatalities Resulting From Drug Injury or Poisoning Are Up

November 25th, 2014 | Drug injury

Accidents can happen at any time, but there seems to be a disturbing trend in one of the most common causes of accidental injury deaths. Reports indicate there’s been an increase in recent years of drug injury deaths caused by accidental poisoning. Researchers considered a drug poisoning death to be any fatality resulting from taking… Read More