Cooper and Friedman is continally striving to keep our clients and the community up-to-date with legal issues that may affect them. We also enjoy sharing any developments at our law firm. Check out our blog below for the latest news and info, including articles that address topics relevant to our practice areas including personal injury law, car accidents and workers compensation.
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 25, 2025
According to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, excessive force refers to “force in excess of what a police officer reasonably believes is necessary.” It most commonly results from officer behavior during arrests, investigatory stops, and seizures. Is There a Standard or Threshold for Excessive Force to Determine Fault in Court Cases? No, there is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 11, 2025
Filing a car accident injury claim in Kentucky can be confusing, especially under the state’s unique no-fault insurance system. Understanding how to file a car accident claim can help to protect your rights and recover the compensation you deserve. Understanding Kentucky’s No-Fault Insurance Law Kentucky’s Motor Vehicle Reparations Act (KRS 304.39) of 1975 established the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 28, 2025
We know that not every slip and fall requires legal representation. Accidents happen, after all, and slip-and-fall cases are built on the negligence of a property’s owner. However, if your case is a legal matter, an experienced Louisville personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the process, protect your rights, and pursue full compensation for […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 14, 2025
If you’re dealing with aggressive or harassing debt collectors, you’re not alone, and you have rights. While debt collectors are legally allowed to try to recover owed funds, they must follow strict rules under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). At Cooper & Friedman, we help protect Kentucky residents from unfair, abusive, or deceptive […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 23, 2025
When it comes to personal injury, negligence plays a large part in the decision for damages and compensation. It proves that the defendant was at fault for the injury or accident that occurred. There are several types of negligence in court cases. However, there are two that are important in Kentucky: comparative negligence and pure […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 9, 2025
In personal injury cases, the compensation that most plaintiffs seek covers economic damages. This can include lost wages, medical expenses, property damage, lawyer fees, and travel expenses, amongst others. They are concrete and quantifiable. But, there are other damages that are not as cut-and-dry as economic damages. The other, non-quantifiable damages will often be labeled […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 26, 2025
In our previous blog, “What to Expect During a Free Lawyer Consultation,” we outlined a few things that you can prepare and questions you can ask to get the most out of a free lawyer consultation. These legal consultations only give you a short window of observation into who a lawyer is and how they […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 12, 2025
One of the features that Cooper and Friedman Law Office offers is a free lawyer consultation. Of course, we are not alone in offering this; it is quite commonplace for lawyers to do so. In fact, if a lawyer does not offer a free consultation, or a consultation at all, you’ll want to avoid hiring […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 22, 2025
A civil attorney is a legal professional who handles non-criminal disputes between individuals, businesses, or organizations. These attorneys, also called civil lawyers or litigators, focus on cases where no criminal tort has occurred but where legal resolution is still needed. If you’ve ever dealt with a negligence injury, contract dispute, real estate issue, or family […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 8, 2025
Cooper & Friedman deal with all sorts of cases as personal injury lawyers. Car accidents, or any motor vehicle accident, is included in that. But, what if you are a pedestrian who has been hit by a car? Where does a pedestrian accident fall on the personal injury law spectrum? While we often talk about […]
