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Why Was I Denied Representation?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 28, 2023
Cooper and Friedman take on a wide variety of cases, so contact us today, even if your case was denied by another lawyer.

  When something bad happens and there’s a need for help in navigating through the legal sphere to get fair compensation and a successful resolution, contacting a lawyer is the first line of defense. Thoroughly researched and properly contacted, you might meet the perfect lawyer for your case who accepts you right away, but that’s […]

The Pros and Cons of Unions

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 12, 2023
Cooper and Friedman, PLLC is a law firm in Louisville, KY that protects the rights of workers, whether they participate in unions or not.

  While unions have played a large and crucial part in the developing landscape of American industries and the workplace, there are plenty of anti-union workers out there who do not, under any circumstance, want to be a part of a union. Both workers that are all for unionization and those who avoid them are […]

An Overview of the PUMP Act and PWFA Going into Effect on June 27th, 2023

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 26, 2023
Cooper and Friedman is a law firm in Louisville, KY ready to stake a stand for working mothers whose employers violate the new PWFA or PUMP Act.

  A necessary and overdue change is coming into effect on June 27th, 2023 for those in the workforce who are or can become pregnant and for nursing mothers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) ensure that mothers are provided with what they […]

5 Times the Easter Bunny Got Into a Tussle With the Law

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 29, 2023
Personal Injury, Child Injury, Discrimination, Police Misconduct, and Harassment cases with the Easter Bunny

  As we approach the festive, chocolate buzz-bringing holiday of Easter on April 9th, many people might be hopping over to the grocery store and picking up some goodies, popping some boiled eggs into dye, or getting their Easter ham ready for baking. But the kiddos, they’re putting carrots and milk out in hopes to […]

What Does It Mean When Workers Unionize?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 14, 2023
Workers Unionization: What is It and How Do You Do It?

  If there has ever been an ambivalent term used in the news, it’s unionize. Workers unionize, unions being blocked, union strikes – it’s used in every way imaginable with all sorts of stigmas attached to it, good and bad. But what does it actually mean when you hear that workers are unionizing? What Is […]

The Most Common Legal Issues Seen by Lawyers during the Holiday Season

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 14, 2022
Most common legal issues during the holiday season

The holiday season, for most, is filled with the busy buzz of getting ready. Maybe for family to come to your house, or you to theirs, perhaps it’s a work party or a Christmas for your own family that they’ll never forget. Regardless, this time of year, everything seems to be fast-paced and go-go-go, which can […]

Top Workplace Injuries You Should Know About

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 17, 2022
Top Workplace Injuries You Should Know About

Injuries in the workplace are common. Every year thousands of people get unexpectedly injured on the job. While workplace injuries can happen in a myriad of different ways, there are some common scenarios. Based on data from the National Safety Council (NSC), the top causes of workplace injuries may account for upwards of three out […]

What Can Go Wrong With A Workers Comp Case? 7 Common Mistakes You Should Try To Avoid

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 17, 2022
Worker's compensation mistakes you should avoid if injured at work

While most people do not hope or expect to get injured at work, sometimes it happens. In fact, according to information from by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, employers reported approximately 2.1 million injury cases, with 4,764 of them being fatal work injuries.  If you are injured at work, you may decide to […]

Worker’s Comp and Remote Workers

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 18, 2021

Last March, millions of jobs turned remote as a temporary measure to limit the spread of Covid19. No one could have anticipated they’d be out-of-office for months on end and now, for man, over a year. And yet, 63% of Americans say that they would prefer remote work in the long-term. A recent survey by […]

Workers’ Compensation in Kentucky: A Summary

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 26, 2021

Construction, hospitality, or office worker–a life-altering accident can happen in any workplace. Whether you’re a new job seeker or have worked at the same company for thirty years, it’s important to be aware of your rights under current Kentucky workers’ compensation law. This begins with the Workers’ Compensation Act, which asserts that all employers must […]