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Is a Pedestrian Accident Considered a Personal Injury or a Motor Vehicle Accident?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 8, 2025
Pedestrians at a Crosswalk

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 […]

Top 5 Kentucky Highway Districts with the Highest Motor Vehicle Fatalities

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 24, 2025
Motor Vehicle Accident

Motor vehicle accidents happen every day in every state, every county, and every city. Some are fatal, some are not, but all make a lasting impression on the victims. Motor vehicle accidents can be counted in several ways: total number, number of fatalities, accidents per capita, etc. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety publishes a […]

How to Keep Your Teen Safe as They Drive with a Kentucky Driving Permit

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 24, 2025
Teen Drivers Permit

Becoming a parent of a teen driver is both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. A new law allowing teenagers to apply for a Kentucky driving permit at age 15 opens up a world of independence and freedom. However, it also presents new challenges for parents who want to keep their teens safe on the road. […]

A Breakdown of Senate Bill 99

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 26, 2025
Senate Seats

Lawmakers all over the country are constantly introducing new bills that have the potential to become new laws. Kentucky is no different. Just in 2025, there have been upwards of 814 House bills and 313 Senate bills proposed. One recent bill approved by the committee is Senate Bill 99. Senate Bill 99: Enhancing Communication Device […]

Safe Driving During Spring Break

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 11, 2025
Spring Break Road Sign

March is a popular time for schools across the country to let students out for spring break. From elementary school to universities, spring break is a time for relaxation, fun, and sometimes, adventure. Families, teens, and young adults all hit the road around the same time in the last weeks of March and first weeks […]

Hit and Run Car Accidents: What To Do

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 13, 2025
Hit and Run Car Accident Broken Car Mirror

  If you’ve been involved in a hit-and-run accident in Louisville, KY, you might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of your next steps. While the immediate aftermath of a hit-and-run can be distressing, it’s important to know what actions you can take to protect yourself and your rights. At Cooper and Friedman, our experienced […]

Understanding the Expanded KY “Slow Down, Move Over” Law

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 9, 2025
Police Car with Lights On at Night

  Kentucky’s newly expanded “Slow Down, Move Over” law, went into effect on July 15, 2024. Many drivers are familiar with the basic move-over laws. However, the updated statute introduces clearer requirements to look after the wellbeing of emergency vehicles, public safety personnel, and individuals in disabled vehicles. As Louisville car accident lawyers, this law […]

Avoiding Accidents: Tips from Louisville Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 9, 2024
Semi-truck on Interstate

  Accidents involving semi-trucks can have devastating consequences, sometimes more than normal car accidents. These large commercial vehicles, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, are capable of causing catastrophic damage when involved in crashes. However, there are practical steps that drivers can take to reduce the risk of being involved in a semi-truck accident. As […]

Holiday Driving Accidents: The 5 Most Dangerous Times to Travel

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 19, 2024
Holiday Driving Accident Car Crash

  The holidays are a time for happiness. We have more days off of work to spend with family and we celebrate with food and gifts and companionship. There’s plenty to love about the holidays, but holiday driving accidents are not one. However, it’s not just the holiday season around November and December that are […]

Child Injury Due to Negligence on Halloween

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 21, 2024
Child Injury Due to Negligence Halloween

  For many children in Kentucky, Halloween is a night that they look forward to every year. When else do you get to dress up as your favorite character, hang out outside as it gets dark, see your friends’ costumes, and get free candy? There are many families who look forward to handing out candy […]