Archives for: June 21st, 2017
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 21, 2017
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which doctors remove a part of a woman’s uterus or the entire thing. Most often, hysterectomies are a final treatment option for women who are suffering from uterine cancer. Other health problems such as endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain can be resolved with a hysterectomy. In this day and age, hysterectomies are […]
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 March 8, 2017
While 2016 brought a lot of change to the country, one thing that is consistent year after year: product recalls. In 2015, food products and pharmaceuticals topped the list of recalls, but this past year furniture, baby products, and car parts were the front runners of major product recalls. As product liability attorneys serving people […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 27, 2017
Any surgery – major or minor – comes with certain risks that are out of the control of the surgeon and team. Because of this, most patients sign a release form known as “informed consent” prior to going under the knife. This acknowledges they understand that surgery comes with certain risks that are out of […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 20, 2017
Over the past 50 years, many important changes have impacted civil rights law in the United States. As civil rights attorneys serving people across Kentucky and Southern, Indiana, we understand firsthand the importance of these changes. Through our legal practice, we work hard to defend the rights of victims of many different kinds of discrimination. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 13, 2017
Dozens of movies and television shows involve court cases or meetings with lawyers. While these dramas tend to be entertaining, most people never really think about the logistics involved in hiring an attorney until they are in a situation where they need one. A great way to get informed and unbiased legal advice is to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 26, 2017
Medical malpractice – the professional negligence by a health care professional in which treatment provided was substandard, and caused harm, injury or death to a patient – is a convoluted branch of law. It requires the help of an attorney when taken to court and an experienced medical malpractice attorney at that. If you have […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 23, 2017
Hospital malpractice is a type of medical malpractice that occurs in a hospital. Often it involves a situation where a doctor or other medical professional employed by a hospital causes injury to a patient. The negligence oftentimes can be the result of incorrect diagnosis, treatment, care, or health management. For example, in certain instances, a […]