Archives for: February 13th, 2025
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 13, 2025
If you’ve been involved in a hit-and-run accident in Louisville, KY, you might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of your next steps. While the immediate aftermath of a hit-and-run can be distressing, it’s important to know what actions you can take to protect yourself and your rights. At Cooper and Friedman, our experienced […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 9, 2024
Accidents involving semi-trucks can have devastating consequences, sometimes more than normal car accidents. These large commercial vehicles, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, are capable of causing catastrophic damage when involved in crashes. However, there are practical steps that drivers can take to reduce the risk of being involved in a semi-truck accident. As […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 19, 2024
The holidays are a time for happiness. We have more days off of work to spend with family and we celebrate with food and gifts and companionship. There’s plenty to love about the holidays, but holiday driving accidents are not one. However, it’s not just the holiday season around November and December that are […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 7, 2024
Kentucky is a no-fault state, which means that regardless of who is at fault in a car accident involving two or more drivers, each drivers’ insurance will pay for their own injuries and property damage that result from the accident. However, there are stipulations to this. Victims of a car accident can sue the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 22, 2024
Safety on the road and around motor vehicles is dependent on a lot of factors. Police departments and lawmakers try their best to keep pedestrians and drivers safe with a myriad of traffic laws and policies. ‘No-chase laws,’ or police pursuit policies, are one of these. States or counties implement no-chase laws to lessen […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 30, 2024
April showers may bring May flowers, but with the rain comes wet roads and dangerous driving conditions. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “The vast majority of most weather-related crashes happen on wet pavement and during rainfall: 70% on wet pavement and 46% during rainfall.” When faced with hazardous weather conditions, it is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 7, 2024
Using a car for transportation is a necessity for most of us living in the United States. They are used to commute to work, to pick up the kids from school, to make a trip to the grocery store. However, while we might strive to be the safest driver out on the road, there is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 4, 2023
It’s that time of year to be preparing for the winter in many different ways! From stocking up on road salt, insulating your house, putting chains on tires, or buying a new coat, winter prompts a lot of precautions to be taken. Above all, though, one safety measure that we cannot stress enough is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 28, 2023
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 […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 3, 2023
As we approach the days when we send our children back to school and school buses are once again on the road to shuttle dozens of children to and from their homes every day, the risk of a school bus-related accident increases exponentially. The school districts that are responsible for the buses and their […]