Archives for: December 21st, 2021
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 21, 2021
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill was recently passed by Congress. This $1 trillion endeavor promises to “rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, ensure every American has access to high-speed internet, tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and invest in communities that have too often been left behind.” While […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 7, 2021
Injuries are very common in youth sports. In fact, more than 3.5 million children are injured while participating in sports or recreational activities each year! However, under most circumstances, it’s difficult to sue for a sports-related injury. Why? In many cases, the parents sign a release on behalf of their minor child, which may or may […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 25, 2021
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month across the U.S. with the goal of increasing awareness about the importance of pedestrian safety and to make sure drivers remember to keep an eye out for pedestrians and cyclists every time they are operating their vehicle. Every year thousands of pedestrians are injured, many seriously, and some even […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 8, 2021
Most people at some point in life have some type of debt. This may include unpaid charges on a credit card, rent, student loan aid, a mortgage on a house, owed taxes, or alimony and child support payments, for example. If you miss scheduled payments on your unpaid debt, it is possible your creditors may […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 30, 2021
Some accidents aren’t completely black-and-white. If you’re a pedestrian, illegally jaywalking across the street, and are hit by a driver who’s texting, who’s to blame? Maybe you both are! In legal terms, this is called comparative negligence. If you’re ever involved in an accident and are partially at fault, you may wonder if you can […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 24, 2021
Nobody begins a new job thinking that they’ll have to deal with a hostile workplace or toxic employer. And, unfortunately, many people don’t even realize that they’re in an inhospitable environment until it has taken a toll on their mental, physical, or financial wellbeing. That’s because it’s easy to convince yourself that your dissatisfaction at […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 12, 2021
We’re all familiar with the excitement and change that the beginning of a new school year brings. Early mornings, after-school sports and late nights of homework affect the daily routines and circadian rhythms of disgruntled parents and their kids, everywhere. If you have a child going back to school this fall, it’s important to educate […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 27, 2021
Did you know that there’s a time limit for filing a lawsuit? If you don’t start the legal process within a certain span of time, you can lose the opportunity to receive any sort of compensation for your pain, injury and suffering. The amount of time you have to make your case is known as […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 13, 2021
Elder abuse is frighteningly common at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some type of elder abuse. The most common type of elder abuse at nursing homes is neglect, defined as the failure of employees to uphold […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 23, 2021
Emergency rooms (ERs) are fast-paced, high-pressure spaces. Medical staff have to handle a constant influx of new patients, suffering from every type of illness and injury, from relatively minor to life-threatening. Emergency room malpractice is a legitimate concern for patients. Unfortunately, the ER environment heightens the risk of medical mistakes and malpractice; studies have shown […]
