Category: Personal Injury
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 13, 2017
Workers’ compensation laws can be confusing for even the most savvy of people; however, it is important to know your rights when it comes to workers’ compensation in Kentucky. Workers’ compensation laws were originally mandated to place responsibility of workplace injuries and diseases on the industry. While the purpose of workers’ compensation laws seems straight-forward, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 5, 2017
There are not many things in life as difficult to deal with as the death of a loved one. When putting a loved one to rest, the most that you can hope for is an easy process. A process that doesn’t involve a lot of errors or mistakes is ideal. However, funeral mistakes and funeral […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 10, 2017
Did you know that one in every two motorcycle accidents involves another motor vehicle? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2013, 51% of fatal motorcycle accidents involved another motor vehicle and 47% of those accidents were front facing collisions. Another 22% of fatal motorcycle crashes that same year involved fixed objects such […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 5, 2017
Birth injury law is a topic that is often hard to discuss. For an expecting woman, it’s important to understand birth injury law and what to do if a newborn suffers injuries. Birth injuries are more common than a lot of people think. They are classified as any complications that result in permanent injury during […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 13, 2017
A traumatic brain injury, commonly referred to as a TBI, is often sustained when a person receives a bump or blow to the head that ends up disrupting the brain’s normal function. Not all injuries to the head result in TBI, but traumatic brain injuries are a problem in the United States. In 2010 alone, the Centers […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 5, 2017
Getting in a car accident is a traumatizing experience that often leaves victims shaken up for hours, and sometimes longer, after the accident occurs. Whether the car accident is a fender bender or an injury crash, stress from the accident can often cause people to not think clearly. However, in the unfortunate event of a car accident, it […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 29, 2017
Carbon monoxide (CO2) is a dangerous gas due to its colorless and odorless qualities that make it hard to detect. Carbon monoxide is the leader in causes of unintentional poisoning in the United States. Long periods of exposure to CO2 can cause life-long injuries and even death. Because of its odorless, colorless nature – it […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 25, 2017
The scariest thing about slip and fall injuries is that they can happen to anyone. Regardless of your age, your capability, or agility – a slip and fall accident can occur and seriously injure you. Slip and fall injuries are most common in supermarkets, parking lots, residential areas, public property, and in the workplace. When […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 17, 2017
Animal bites are a risk that come with having domesticated pets such as cats, dogs, birds, and reptiles. While animals can be tamed and often treated as part of the family, pet owners need to be aware that regardless of how tame their pets may seem – they still have instincts that may drive them […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 14, 2017
Every year tens of millions of people are bitten by an animal. Health concerns from animal bites range from minor wounds to life threatening infections and even death. According to the Mayo Clinic, upwards of two percent of visits to ERs around the U.S. are from people looking for treatment for an animal bite. While […]