Archives for: September 13th, 2017
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 13, 2017
Workers’ compensation laws can be confusing for even the most savvy of people; however, it is important to know your rights when it comes to workers’ compensation in Kentucky. Workers’ compensation laws were originally mandated to place responsibility of workplace injuries and diseases on the industry. While the purpose of workers’ compensation laws seems straight-forward, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 29, 2017
The bladder is one of the main organs in a human’s urinary organ system with the kidneys, ureters, and urethra. The bladder, itself, is a muscular sac that sits in the pelvic region of the body. Urine is created in the kidneys before traveling down the ureters into the bladder. The bladder is lined with […]
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 18, 2017
Product recalls occur every day. Most product recalls are related to contaminated foods or children’s products that pose a threat; however, vehicle-related product recalls are becoming more and more common. According to the DOT’s NHTSA, around 30,000 lives were lost on highways across the United States in 2009. Most deaths were the result of collisions; […]
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 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 […]