Archives for: August 15th, 2017
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 15, 2017
Self-driving cars were once merely a concept of the future. Now they seem much closer to reality with companies like Tesla, Toyota, and Lexus constructing models and test driving them. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety predicts that by 2025 there will be 3.5 million self-driving vehicles on the road. By 2030? 4.5 million. There […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 10, 2017
Did you know that one in every two motorcycle accidents involves another motor vehicle? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2013, 51% of fatal motorcycle accidents involved another motor vehicle and 47% of those accidents were front facing collisions. Another 22% of fatal motorcycle crashes that same year involved fixed objects such […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 28, 2017
Cooper & Friedman, PLLC, a personal injury law firm based in Louisville, Kentucky, is excited to announce they will be sponsoring the 14th Annual Double Bogey Invitational Golf Tournament hosted by Families for a Cure on August 12th, 2017. This year’s Invitational features two separate flights of golfers – one at 8:00 a.m. and another at 1:30 […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 13, 2017
Asbestos, the naturally occurring yet toxic mineral, is banned in over 50 countries across the world, but not in the United States. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that roughly 107,000 American workers are subject to asbestos-related diseases per year. One of the most detrimental diseases that can result from asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 5, 2017
Birth injury law is a topic that is often hard to discuss. For an expecting woman, it’s important to understand birth injury law and what to do if a newborn suffers injuries. Birth injuries are more common than a lot of people think. They are classified as any complications that result in permanent injury during […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 30, 2017
Summer is a great time to get out of the house and partake in outside activities. Many families with children enjoy having a picnic or playing catch in the park, as well as an ever popular activity – riding bikes. While these are fun and active ways to enjoy the outdoors, it is important to always remain […]
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 […]