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An Overview of OSHA Regulations for Trucking Companies

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 17, 2019
OSHA regulations

OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and it was established in December 1970 by Richard Nixon. It is a part of the United States Department of Labor and aims to prevent work-related illnesses, injuries, or fatalities. It provides guidelines for businesses, helping create a safer environment for all employees. This establishment influences all […]

Why Is High Quality Childcare Important?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 12, 2019
childcare

High quality childcare is vital as research has shown over 90% of brain growth occurs during 0–5 years of age. Making sure your child receives great childcare will positively impact their growth and allow them to more easily face different challenges as they grow up. Looking for a high quality childcare provider can be a […]

Shopping For Car Insurance? The “Best” Coverage As Explained By A Car Accident Attorney

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 29, 2019
car insurance coverage

Car insurance is a kind of insurance for vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and other legal vehicles on the road. Its main function is to provide financial security against liability in the event of an an accident or other damage-related incident to your vehicle. Your car insurance coverage is a contract between you and your insurance provider. […]

Product Liability Cases – An Overview of What’s Happening in 2019

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 22, 2019
product liability cases

Faulty or hazardous products are the leading cause of countless injuries in the U.S., year after year. Product liability law provides a detailed list of rules used to determine who is responsible for faulty or high risk goods or items. The list of rules helps injured victims recover damages. Product liability cases involve a situation […]

Electric Scooter Safety: Who Is At Fault When An Injury Occurs?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 26, 2019
electric scooter safety

Since the second half of 2017, electric scooters have been parked on street corners and available for commuters in major U.S. cities. The benefits of inner-city commuters using electric scooters to get from Point A to Point B seem endless and obvious.  Scooters, such as the popular Bird and Lime brands, are zero-emission vehicles. On […]

Livestock Liability: What Responsibility You Have Over Your Live Property

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 10, 2019
livestock liability

With over 77,000 farms in the state of Kentucky, a fair amount of the state’s population is made up of farmers. And, as the state with the largest amount of beef cattle east of the Mississippi, a lot of the farmers in Kentucky manage livestock. While there are a couple of statutes in Kentucky that […]

How Buses Have Changed Since the Carrollton Bus Crash of 1988

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 5, 2019

The Carrollton bus crash of 1988 was one of the most tragic vehicular collisions to occur in the 20th century. On the evening of May 14th, a school bus transporting 67 people, both children and adults, was hit head-on by a drunk driver traveling the wrong direction on Interstate 71. 27 people lost their lives […]

How Your Chance of a Car Accident Increases in Inclement Weather

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 5, 2019

Driving in even the best weather comes with its own risks. Drivers must stay alert while operating a vehicle and be aware of surrounding drivers and possible obstructions. Unfortunately, even when a driver is doing the best they can to safely get their vehicle from Point A to Point B, accidents can happen. The most […]

Semi Truck Facts & Accident Fatalities

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 14, 2019

Most passenger vehicle drivers tend to get a little nervous when driving in the vicinity of a large tractor trailer. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute, large trucks actually have a much lower crash rate than passenger cars. However, when an accident involving a semi truck does occur, […]