Category: Personal Injury
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 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 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, […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on April 28, 2026
Key Takeaways: Neglect, abuse, and exploitation all have different legal definitions and processes in Kentucky. Neglect is considered personal injury, since there may not have been malicious intent. Abuse may fall into the categorization of criminal law since physical abuse is assault. Our aging loved ones are not always the safest or the happiest at […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on March 24, 2026
Key Takeaways: There is no right to privacy for posts made on social media. This means that insurance companies and defendants can collect information without a warrant, even on private profiles. Status updates about your case should be kept confidential. Posting status updates that are unrelated to your case may still ruin claim entirely if […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on February 24, 2026
Key Takeaways: Car accidents fall under motor vehicle laws, but e-scooters are classified as personal mobility devices and fall under a different legal category. E-scooters are not as sturdy as cars are, so road conditions and property negligence may play a bigger role in determining fault of an accident. E-scooter riders are more likely to […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on December 17, 2025
When a child suffers an injury, parents can face overwhelming stress in a completely different manner than personal injuries to themselves. When adults suffer from a personal injury, they take on the responsibility for themselves only. Parents are often faced with the responsibility of their child and the family as a whole. Children sometimes do […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman 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 and Friedman 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 and Friedman 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 […]
