Archives for: December 7th, 2021
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 7, 2021
Injuries are very common in youth sports. In fact, more than 3.5 million children are injured while participating in sports or recreational activities each year! However, under most circumstances, it’s difficult to sue for a sports-related injury. Why? In many cases, the parents sign a release on behalf of their minor child, which may or may […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 19, 2021
Since the state of Kentucky was founded in 1792, the local legislature has passed many necessary and impactful laws. However, there have been just as many truly bizarre statutes that seem to have slipped through the cracks of time and circumstance! Keep reading to learn about 9 obscure and funny laws you never knew […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 10, 2021
3M’s Defective Earplugs Over the past few months, hundreds of thousands of military veterans have begun to file lawsuits against “3M,” maker of the defective Combat Arms Earplugs Version 2. Used in all branches of the military, the earplugs have been proven to cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and other damaging effects. So far, five trials […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 25, 2021
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month across the U.S. with the goal of increasing awareness about the importance of pedestrian safety and to make sure drivers remember to keep an eye out for pedestrians and cyclists every time they are operating their vehicle. Every year thousands of pedestrians are injured, many seriously, and some even […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 8, 2021
Most people at some point in life have some type of debt. This may include unpaid charges on a credit card, rent, student loan aid, a mortgage on a house, owed taxes, or alimony and child support payments, for example. If you miss scheduled payments on your unpaid debt, it is possible your creditors may […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 30, 2021
Some accidents aren’t completely black-and-white. If you’re a pedestrian, illegally jaywalking across the street, and are hit by a driver who’s texting, who’s to blame? Maybe you both are! In legal terms, this is called comparative negligence. If you’re ever involved in an accident and are partially at fault, you may wonder if you can […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 24, 2021
Nobody begins a new job thinking that they’ll have to deal with a hostile workplace or toxic employer. And, unfortunately, many people don’t even realize that they’re in an inhospitable environment until it has taken a toll on their mental, physical, or financial wellbeing. That’s because it’s easy to convince yourself that your dissatisfaction at […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 27, 2021
Did you know that there’s a time limit for filing a lawsuit? If you don’t start the legal process within a certain span of time, you can lose the opportunity to receive any sort of compensation for your pain, injury and suffering. The amount of time you have to make your case is known as […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 7, 2021
What is Misdiagnosis? Misdiagnosis, or failure to diagnose an illness or injury, is one of the most common errors in the medical field. Approximately 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed every year, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For most people, misdiagnoses lead to physical, financial, and psychological complications. In cases of misdiagnosis, the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 28, 2021
Over 47.5 million Americans bike regularly. Whether it be for leisure, exercise, and/or transportation, biking is an increasingly popular activity, especially in the warmer months. However, as more cyclists hit the road, so does the chance of accidents. While the rate of collision with motor vehicles is still quite low, these incidences can result in […]
