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Louisville Accident Attorney Explains Pedestrian Accidents Every Parent Should Know

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 14, 2018

It’s every parent’s goal to keep their children safe. However, at some point during the day, everyone is a pedestrian and at risk for being involved in a traffic accident. According to a report conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association, approximately 5,984 pedestrians were killed in 2017. This represents a trending increase that is […]

Motorcycle Safety: 10 Important Facts to Know from a Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 18, 2018

Warm weather is just around the corner and people will be out on the road riding their motorcycles in no time. It seems like the perfect time to go over the facts and figures that can help keep motorcycle enthusiasts safe while riding. Even if you prefer a vehicle with four wheels, it’s everybody’s responsibility […]

Common Causes of Burn Injury Cases

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 7, 2018

Types of Burn Injuries A burn is an injury where a person’s flesh, tissue, or skin is damaged by heat, electric shock, chemicals, or radiation. Burn injuries are extremely painful and can lead to scarring and nerve damage. Treatment for severe burns often includes excision, skin grafts, and physical therapy. All of these treatments mean […]

Defective Product Injuries – 5 Cases

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 […]

Workers’ Compensation: 5 Things You Should Do If You Get Hurt At Work

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 […]

Need a Dog Bite Lawyer? 5 Symptoms of Rabies in Humans

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 28, 2018

Dog bites are unfortunately pretty common, occurring millions of times each year all over the world. The effects of dog bites run from the obvious (pain, swelling, scarring) to the lethal. Rabies is one of the most devastating diseases a human can contract. For non-vaccinated individuals, once neurological symptoms of rabies have developed, the result […]

10 Facts about Traumatic Brain Injuries

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 […]

The 4 Elements of Medical Negligence According to a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 3, 2018

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to perform their job to the best of their abilities and causes harm. Most of the time, medical negligence can be used as a synonym for medical malpractice. However, in legal terms, medical negligence is a property of medical malpractice. In fact, medical negligence is often the […]

Indiana Workers’ Compensation Law: 5 Things To Know

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 […]

Comparing Car Insurance in Indiana vs. Kentucky

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 […]