Category: Car Accidents
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 28, 2021
Over 47.5 million Americans bike regularly. Whether it be for leisure, exercise, and/or transportation, biking is an increasingly popular activity, especially in the warmer months. However, as more cyclists hit the road, so does the chance of accidents. While the rate of collision with motor vehicles is still quite low, these incidences can result in […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 20, 2021
Every 50 minutes, someone in the United States is killed in an accident involving a drunk driver. In 2016, this added up to 10,497 deaths, representing 28% of total U.S. traffic-related deaths. Accordingly, victims of drunk-driving accidents deserve justice, which may include compensation for any physical and/or emotional injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and other […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 23, 2021
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle drivers are twice as likely to get into an accident on the American roadways than someone driving a car. Furthering that statistic, the NHTSA also reports that death as a result of a motorcycle accident is 28 times more likely than death by any […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 22, 2020
Driving safely always requires a good amount of preparation and intention. During the shorter, colder days of winter, there are even more things than usual that you need to keep in mind as a driver. Here’s a look at some of our top driving tips to stay safe this winter. Before You Get on the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 27, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we travel. There are a few important ways we have changed our driving habits over the past several months. Let’s take a look at how the pandemic has changed driving. Less …. But More Deadly Driving Back in the beginning of the pandemic when lockdowns were in place, driving […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 20, 2020
When injured in an accident, the first thing you want to do is update your family or friends. Due to the accessibility and ease of communication on social media, jumping on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat to share details about your experience may seem like the best idea at the time. You’ll surely get fast […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 13, 2020
In most states, including Indiana and Kentucky, you are required to carry at least some car insurance. You know you need it, but what kind, and how much? Based on data from the NAIC, the average expenditure for auto insurance between 2013 and 2017 in Kentucky was $896.33 and in Indiana $766.50. Costs vary significantly […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 6, 2020
Approximately 4.4 million Americans were injured from car accidents in 2019, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). While this is a 2% decrease over the previous year, this is still a startling number of people. Sadly, the NSC reported that 38,800 people lost their lives as a result of vehicle accidents in that same […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 1, 2020
Teen drivers have more freedom and a safe mode of transportation when they want to go out or have fun with friends. Giving teens access to a car can definitely help them in many ways. Unfortunately, this newfound independence also comes with a lot of risks. According to CDC data on car accidents, around 2,364 […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 13, 2020
When you see car insurance rates, the quotes you receive are based on a range of factors. Some of these are things you have some control over and some aren’t. This means that the cost of identical coverage for one person might be completely different for someone else. Here are some factors you should know […]
