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 and Friedman on September 22, 2026
Semi-truck vs car accidents can cause serious injuries and property damage due to the size difference of the vehicles involved. Commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. These size differences can make truck crashes especially dangerous for people inside cars. However, when a semi-truck crashes into a car, liability is not always […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on September 8, 2026
Kentucky motorcycle riders, like most other open-facing vehicle drivers, face unique dangers every time they travel. Because of the lack of a frame like a car or truck has, motorcycles provide little protection during a collision. Even a seemingly minor crash can cause serious or life-changing injuries. The 2024 Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts report records […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on August 25, 2026
Unfair debt collection is when debt collectors use unfair, abusive, or deceptive methods of collection for credit card debt, car loans, medical bills, student loans, mortgages, and other household debts. They are governed by a federal law called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) that sets boundaries for them that they may not always […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on August 14, 2026
In Kentucky, motorcyclists are bound by the same rules as cars and trucks, as they all fall under the category of “motor vehicle.” This means that motorcyclists are afforded the same rights as cars and trucks, as well, including protection from discriminatory profiling by law enforcement. Key Takeaways: Red flags of discriminatory practices may include […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on July 21, 2026
Personal injury refers to every variety of injury to a person’s body, emotions, or reputation, as contradistinguished from injury to property rights (Cornell Law School). It is a broad term that encompasses several different types of case, including: Auto accident injuries Slip and fall injuries Dog bite injuries Truck accident injuries Boat accident injuries Motorcycle […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on July 10, 2026
When employees are injured on the job, we always hope that employers do the right thing and compensate them for the time they spend injured. However, that’s not always how injury cases go. If you are having trouble getting the payment and benefits your employer owes you, it might be time to contact a workers […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on June 23, 2026
Civil rights laws in Louisville, KY can be difficult to parse out with all of the legal jargon in official documents. That’s why it is important for citizens who think they may have a civil rights violation should ask questions. Most law firms will have a free consultation for potential cases, but you can also […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on June 9, 2026
Key Takeaways: A class action lawsuit is a type of civil lawsuit that a group brings to court, rather than an individual. A class action lawsuit has more requirements than a traditional lawsuit does in order to make it to court as a class action. Common class action cases revolve around illegal or discriminatory workplace […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on May 20, 2026
Rebecca Hall: Good morning everyone. First off, I would like to thank Bishop Lyons and everyone for allowing me to speak today. I am here with my attorney, Hal Friedman, and I would like to wish all the mothers a happy Mother’s Day. My name is Rebecca Hall and I am Katelyn Hall’s mother. I […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on May 12, 2026
Key Points: In order to prove negligence for a personal injury case, you’ll need to provide proof that the owner had a duty of care and that they actively breached that duty of care. Kentucky operates on the legal doctrine of comparative negligence, which means that even if the hotel was not totally at fault, […]
