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Why Are Trucking Accidents So Common?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 21, 2020
trucking accidents

Trucking is a very dangerous job. It is listed as one of the ten deadliest professions. Driver’s fatality rates are more than six times the national average. However, this profession isn’t just risky for people inside a truck, but also individuals around it. Back in 2014, 3,660 accident-related deaths involved a collision with a big […]

What Does It Mean To Work On A Contingency Fee?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 14, 2020
contingency fee

All attorneys charge fees unless they are representing a client for free – generally referred to as “pro bono.”  This means you need to pay for services rendered as per your agreement with a lawyer. Most personal injury attorneys work on something called a contingency fee basis. This is typically based on a percentage of […]

An Overview of Post Concussion Syndrome

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 7, 2020
post concussion syndrome

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that usually occurs when a person receives a head blow. It can also happen due to violent shaking caused by accidents. For example, if a car decelerates sharply as it slams against a tree, people inside can receive a concussion as a result of it. In most […]

How Long Do Personal Injury Cases Take To Be Completed?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 30, 2019
personal injury cases

A personal injury case generally takes anywhere between one and two years. Several factors influence this timeline, so accurately predicting how much time your case will take is difficult. A complicated case may require more than a year, while a straightforward one may be wrapped up in a matter of months. You must discuss the […]

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 […]

What To Expect The First Time You Meet With Your Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 28, 2019
what to expect

Today many lawyers offer free consultations. You can book an appointment and speak with a professional about your case for some time. This is an important meeting because you have the time to assess the lawyer and determine whether they’re the right fit for you. A lawyer can make or break a case, so hiring […]

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 […]

Share the Road: Considering Motorcycle Riders When Traveling

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 27, 2019

Driving is dangerous regardless of how good of a driver you are. There are thousands of small factors that aren’t considered when driving that have the potential to cause a serious accident. From spots of black ice when temperatures are below freezing to debris in the road from an overly full dump truck, the hazards […]

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 […]