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What Is Pure Comparative Negligence in Kentucky, and Can I Recover if I’m Partially at Fault?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 23, 2025
Pure Comparative Negligence in Personal Injury

When it comes to personal injury, negligence plays a large part in the decision for damages and compensation. It proves that the defendant was at fault for the injury or accident that occurred. There are several types of negligence in court cases. However, there are two that are important in Kentucky: comparative negligence and pure […]

Expanding Definitions: Comparative Negligence and the Open and Obvious Doctrine

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 26, 2023
Cooper and Friedman practice comparative negligence law in Louisville, KY.

  In a previous blog, “Slip and Fall Terminology and What You Should Know About Your Case,” we discussed six factors and legal terms that need to be considered when deciding whether or not to take your case to court. Two of those factors – comparative negligence and the open and obvious doctrine – are […]

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 […]