Archives for: October 27th, 2020
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 27, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we travel. There are a few important ways we have changed our driving habits over the past several months. Let’s take a look at how the pandemic has changed driving. Less …. But More Deadly Driving Back in the beginning of the pandemic when lockdowns were in place, driving […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 20, 2020
When injured in an accident, the first thing you want to do is update your family or friends. Due to the accessibility and ease of communication on social media, jumping on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat to share details about your experience may seem like the best idea at the time. You’ll surely get fast […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 29, 2020
On April 15th 2020, the first round of stimulus checks afforded by the CARES Act were sent out via direct deposit or mailed in the form of paper checks and prepaid debit cards to qualified Americans. Eligibility for receiving a payment included the following groups of people: Single US residents with an adjusted gross income […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 22, 2020
As November 3rd, 2020 looms near, many are looking for options to safely and effectively place their vote for the upcoming local and presidential elections amid the coronavirus pandemic. Whether you’re looking to skip the crowds and vote early or submit your ballot by mail, here’s everything you need to know. Kentucky Those registered to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 3, 2020
“It happened so quickly.” How often have you heard that? One minute you are upright and the next you are on the ground. A slip and fall injury can be jarring and disorienting as they often happen unexpectedly in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately each year thousands of people across the U.S. get hurt […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 13, 2020
In most states, including Indiana and Kentucky, you are required to carry at least some car insurance. You know you need it, but what kind, and how much? Based on data from the NAIC, the average expenditure for auto insurance between 2013 and 2017 in Kentucky was $896.33 and in Indiana $766.50. Costs vary significantly […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 6, 2020
Approximately 4.4 million Americans were injured from car accidents in 2019, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). While this is a 2% decrease over the previous year, this is still a startling number of people. Sadly, the NSC reported that 38,800 people lost their lives as a result of vehicle accidents in that same […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 16, 2020
The Covid-19 outbreak has instigated unprecedented difficulties for workplaces all over the world. Hundreds of companies have been forced to lay off workers and unemployment is at a record high. Many employees are trying to both provide for their families and stay safe. In response, governments have passed a number of new acts have to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 7, 2020
Thanks to the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service, the filing deadline for federal income tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020. This tax extension deadline was in direct response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It’s an effort to offer relief to individuals and businesses who may have been hit […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 25, 2020
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of protecting gay, lesbian, and transgender workers in a historic 6-3 decision made Monday June 15th, of 2020. Discriminating against an employee on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is now prohibited under Title VII Of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Supreme Court Ruling […]