Archives for: April 26th, 2018
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 26, 2018
Defective Product Injuries and Legal Theories When a company sells a defective product that is the cause of a serious injury, that company deserves to be held responsible for damage caused. Whether you were injured by an item you bought yourself or it was something you were required to use on the job, you may […]
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. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 7, 2018
Workers’ compensation provides workers (or their dependents) benefits after a work-related injury or disease. These benefits may include replacing lost wages, costs of medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, and other potential compensation for things such as transportation or emotional distress. Laws regarding workers’ compensation vary from state to state, though federal employees are protected by the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 12, 2018
When a person experiences a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, the effects are devastating for both the injured party as well as their friends and family members. In fact, in the United States about 30% of all injury deaths result from traumatic brain injuries. If a person survives a TBI, the symptoms can last a […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 29, 2017
As car accident attorneys, we recently shared a blog post on scary driving statistics that every driver should know. We were surprised to find that distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents in the United States. Almost 80% of all accidents on the nation’s highways are caused by distracted driving, according to the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 21, 2017
Indiana borders the Commonwealth of Kentucky to the north and from Louisville, you can see Southern Indiana across the Ohio River. The close proximity of the two states results in a lot of citizens commuting across the river for work. If you are in this situation, you need to ask yourself an important question. Do […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 15, 2017
Moving to another state is stressful. In addition to all the normal stressors like downsizing, packing, and making the move itself, you also have to learn the laws of your new state. Rules regarding car insurance change from state to state, so your rights in the case of an accident may change in your new […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 3, 2017
When the time comes that you are in need of a personal injury lawyer, the situation you find yourself in is most likely a stressful one. Picking the best personal injury lawyer for your case should not be an added stressor. At Cooper & Friedman Law Office in Louisville, KY we have over 20 combined […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 18, 2017
A car accident can happen at any moment, anywhere in the blink of an eye. When you get behind a vehicle and make the decision to operate it, you are controlling a piece of machinery that can accelerate up to 125 mph, weighs 2 tons, and is going to be in an area populated by […]
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 […]