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What Do You Do If You’re Attacked By A Dog?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 4, 2019
attacked by a dog

Dogs are called man’s best friend and, for the most part, they are. However, there are some times when a dog can turn and become your worst fear. This can happen with dogs you are familiar with but is more likely to occur with a dog you’ve never interacted with before. When a dog attacks, […]

7 Legal Concepts to Know for Personal Injury Cases

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 8, 2018
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As every personal injury case is unique, there are a broad range of legal concepts that can be applied given the circumstances. A personal injury case is one where an individual suffers as a result of the negligence or harmful intent of another. Damages awarded from personal injury cases can help one and or their […]

Understanding Premises Liability Law – An Overview

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 5, 2018
slip and fall injuries

Premise liability law is a legal concept used in personal injury cases to determine who is liable for an injury that occurred on a particular premise. If a property owner failed to use reasonable care, and an injury was sustained by a visitor, they may be held liable for compensation. Depending on the case, the […]

Dangers of Dog Bites: Information You Need from a Dog Bite Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 6, 2018

If a dog has teeth, it can bite. Unfortunately sometimes this happens to you or someone you know without warning. More than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dog each year. The steps you take after a dog bite really depend on the severity of it and the specifics of the situation. […]

Need a Dog Bite Lawyer? 5 Symptoms of Rabies in Humans

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 28, 2018

Dog bites are unfortunately pretty common, occurring millions of times each year all over the world. The effects of dog bites run from the obvious (pain, swelling, scarring) to the lethal. Rabies is one of the most devastating diseases a human can contract. For non-vaccinated individuals, once neurological symptoms of rabies have developed, the result […]

An Overview of Dog Bite Laws in the Legal System from a Dog Bite Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 22, 2017

Nowadays when you read the news, it is commonplace to see an article related to a dog bite accident. It is unclear if the spike in news stories is a legitimate increase in incidents or news being sensationalized. Regardless, it cannot be denied that dog bites occur in America and they occur often. According to […]

Infections Caused by Animal Bites

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 17, 2017

Animal bites are a risk that come with having domesticated pets such as cats, dogs, birds, and reptiles. While animals can be tamed and often treated as part of the family, pet owners need to be aware that regardless of how tame their pets may seem – they still have instincts that may drive them […]

Facts About Animal Bites You Should Know

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 14, 2017

Every year tens of millions of people are bitten by an animal. Health concerns from animal bites range from minor wounds to life threatening infections and even death. According to the Mayo Clinic, upwards of two percent of visits to ERs around the U.S. are from people looking for treatment for an animal bite. While […]

Avoiding a Dog Bite Injury – 7 Things to Know

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 26, 2016

Dogs are the oldest domesticated animal on Earth. For hundreds of years, they have been referred to as “man’s best friend.” Despite the friendly nature of the majority of these animals there are still certain safety precautions that need to be taken when interacting with any dog of any breed, size, or familiarity.  As lovable […]