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 May 13, 2016
Even with current advancements in medicine, mistakes still happen. And sometimes these errors lead to life and death situations for patients. In fact, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, as many as 225,000 men and women die each year due in part to medical mistakes, and far more suffer injuries ranging from […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 10, 2016
Driving through busy city streets, narrow country roads and even through wide open spaces can become a dangerous place for motorists and bicyclists, but it doesn’t have to be. Motor vehicle drivers and people riding bicycles have been sharing the road for quite some time. And the popularity of bike transport for work and pleasure […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 5, 2016
“Should I settle my personal injury case without consulting with a personal injury lawyer?” As personal injury attorneys in Louisville, Kentucky, we get asked this question a lot. And regardless of where you live, or the unique specifics of your situation, we wholeheartedly recommend that you get help from an experienced personal injury lawyer before […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 21, 2016
In 1967 the U.S. Congress created the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to protect persons 40 years and older in the workplace. The main goal of this law is to give the same personal rights and freedoms toevery employed individual, regardless of age. As attorneys defending victims of workplace discrimination practices in Kentucky and Indiana, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 15, 2016
Elderly abuse is an increasingly serious problem for seniors across the U.S. This type of abuse includes: physical, sexual, emotional and psychological mistreatment. Elderly abuse also includes neglect, abandonment and financial or material exploitation. Adults aged 65 years and older represent 13 percent of the total population. And by 2050 this group will comprise about […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 5, 2016
Although there is not a federal law covering product liability, thousands of injuries occur each year from defective or dangerous products. And the laws covering product liability differ from ordinary injury law because the legal issues involved in unsafe products take on a different set of rules. Since there are many steps involved in manufacturing […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 21, 2016
As a parent, there may be nothing scarier than seeing your child behind the wheel of a vehicle for the first time. This is understandable given the obvious risks involved in operating a 2,000 pound machine on the open road. And according to the National Safety Council, 50% of all teen drivers are involved in […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 14, 2016
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States, right behind heart disease and cancer. This statistic is alarming and significant, especially given that every person who is treated by some type of medical care provider is at risk. Most of […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 22, 2016
Dental malpractice is often the result of improper care or negligence by a dental surgeon. In order to file a dental malpractice lawsuit, you must have evidence that shows that you have suffered serious injuries, pain and suffering as the result of this malpractice. Many cases of dental malpractice include improper teeth extraction, errors during […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 10, 2016
With the temperatures dropping, and an increased likelihood of snow, comes hazardous driving conditions. Snow, ice and sleet on the roads reduce friction making safe driving more difficult and winter driving tips more important. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, every year nearly one out of four vehicle crashes categorized as […]
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