Archives for: March 23rd, 2017
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 23, 2017
Bullying is something that is not often considered outside of the context of playgrounds and school hallways. Sadly, it does exist in other places. A common place that bullying occurs during adulthood is the workplace. As workplace discrimination attorneys, we define workplace bullying as mistreatment in the form of threatening, work interference, and verbal abuse. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 14, 2017
Every year tens of millions of people are bitten by an animal. Health concerns from animal bites range from minor wounds to life threatening infections and even death. According to the Mayo Clinic, upwards of two percent of visits to ERs around the U.S. are from people looking for treatment for an animal bite. While […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 8, 2017
While 2016 brought a lot of change to the country, one thing that is consistent year after year: product recalls. In 2015, food products and pharmaceuticals topped the list of recalls, but this past year furniture, baby products, and car parts were the front runners of major product recalls. As product liability attorneys serving people […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 27, 2017
Any surgery – major or minor – comes with certain risks that are out of the control of the surgeon and team. Because of this, most patients sign a release form known as “informed consent” prior to going under the knife. This acknowledges they understand that surgery comes with certain risks that are out of […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 20, 2017
Over the past 50 years, many important changes have impacted civil rights law in the United States. As civil rights attorneys serving people across Kentucky and Southern, Indiana, we understand firsthand the importance of these changes. Through our legal practice, we work hard to defend the rights of victims of many different kinds of discrimination. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 13, 2017
Dozens of movies and television shows involve court cases or meetings with lawyers. While these dramas tend to be entertaining, most people never really think about the logistics involved in hiring an attorney until they are in a situation where they need one. A great way to get informed and unbiased legal advice is to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 26, 2017
Medical malpractice – the professional negligence by a health care professional in which treatment provided was substandard, and caused harm, injury or death to a patient – is a convoluted branch of law. It requires the help of an attorney when taken to court and an experienced medical malpractice attorney at that. If you have […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 23, 2017
Hospital malpractice is a type of medical malpractice that occurs in a hospital. Often it involves a situation where a doctor or other medical professional employed by a hospital causes injury to a patient. The negligence oftentimes can be the result of incorrect diagnosis, treatment, care, or health management. For example, in certain instances, a […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 19, 2017
Dentists have a tricky role when acting as a healthcare provider, a therapist, and a friend at the same time. These professionals are known for reaching into their patient’s mouths and for their strong communication skills during awkward situations. As a patient, it can be hard to respond during a teeth cleaning or cavity filling, but […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 12, 2017
People are choosing to ride motorcycles now more than ever for a wide variety of reasons. Many people enjoy the exhilarating experience of being behind the wheel of a motorcycle. Others choose to ride them because they can be a much more affordable mode of transportation. However, fast, fuel efficient, motorized bikes come with increased […]