Archives for: April 28th, 2026
Written by Cooper and Friedman on April 28, 2026
Key Takeaways: Neglect, abuse, and exploitation all have different legal definitions and processes in Kentucky. Neglect is considered personal injury, since there may not have been malicious intent. Abuse may fall into the categorization of criminal law since physical abuse is assault. Our aging loved ones are not always the safest or the happiest at […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on April 14, 2026
Key Takeaways: You should contact a truck accident lawyer if you sustain serious bodily injuries from a truck accident. Do not be pressured by a trucking company’s legal team to accept a quick settlement. It is okay to contact a lawyer if you are not sure if you have a case for truck accident compensation […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on March 24, 2026
Key Takeaways: There is no right to privacy for posts made on social media. This means that insurance companies and defendants can collect information without a warrant, even on private profiles. Status updates about your case should be kept confidential. Posting status updates that are unrelated to your case may still ruin claim entirely if […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on March 10, 2026
Key Takeaways: The liability of a self-driving car crash is dependent on the level of automated driving and human input. Most cars on the consumer market today are level 3 and below, putting most of the liability on the driver still. Legal scholars consider 4 liability approaches for level 4 and 5 cars for when […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on February 24, 2026
Key Takeaways: Car accidents fall under motor vehicle laws, but e-scooters are classified as personal mobility devices and fall under a different legal category. E-scooters are not as sturdy as cars are, so road conditions and property negligence may play a bigger role in determining fault of an accident. E-scooter riders are more likely to […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on February 10, 2026
Key Takeaways: Drivers should adjust their driving to the weather, because negligence can still fall on them even in inclement weather. Calling 911 and getting your car out of traffic, if possible, should be your first priority. Document the details of the scene as soon as possible, as evidence like tire tracks, snow, and ice […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on January 27, 2026
Legal Definition The Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Act of 1916 defines workers’ compensation in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, Workers’ Compensation is: “…a safety net for employees, providing medical care and monetary benefits when an employee cannot work due to a work-related injury or occupational disease. The system is the result of […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on January 13, 2026
Parallel proceedings happen when a defendant in a criminal case is simultaneously involved with a civil case. These cases usually arise from the same alleged conduct and often involve overlapping facts and evidence, or a single course of conduct that may violate multiple laws. Criminal prosecutors and civil lawyers pursue separate legal actions, even though […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on December 23, 2025
Medical malpractice is a very serious form of personal injury. Negligence when it comes to someone’s health can have long-lasting effects on your quality of life and, in some cases, can be fatal. According to the 2017 study, Rates and Characteristics of Paid Malpractice Claims Among US Physicians by Specialty, 1992-2014, from the National Center […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on December 17, 2025
When a child suffers an injury, parents can face overwhelming stress in a completely different manner than personal injuries to themselves. When adults suffer from a personal injury, they take on the responsibility for themselves only. Parents are often faced with the responsibility of their child and the family as a whole. Children sometimes do […]
