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5 Ways Tort Reform Proposed by Governor Matt Bevin Could Hurt Kentucky Citizens

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 30, 2016

As a result of Matt Bevin winning the vote for Governor of Kentucky, Kentuckians knew that the Commonwealth was about to experience some change. After 8 years of governing under Democrat Steve Beshear, Bevin entered office with a new agenda. Mainly, it aimed at a variety of significant changes, including tort reform. As tort law attorneys, this […]

How to Choose the Right Bicycle Helmet for You

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 17, 2016

Have you ever dropped a melon or a piece of fruit on the ground while shopping in the grocery store? Sometimes it makes a big mess and other times the piece of fruit becomes bruised and is left undesirable for consumption. Dropping a piece of fruit is a lot like riding a bike without a […]

Truck Accident Safety: Roadside Inspections

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 23, 2016

Truck accident safety is a serious concern for passengers and drivers alike. Large trucks were involved in more than 3,660 deaths that occurred last year on the United States roadways, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Trucks weigh 20 to 30 times as much as typical passenger cars, making smaller vehicles larger targets […]

Shopping for Car Insurance in Kentucky? Five Things You Should Know from KY Car Accident Attorneys

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 19, 2016

Regardless of where you live, every state in the U.S. requires drivers to purchase car insurance. While the type of coverage may vary state-to-state, this initiative, which started in its most simple form back in 1927, is focused on reducing the number of uninsured drivers across the country. As Louisville car accident attorneys practicing throughout […]

5 Myths About Elder Abuse from Elder Abuse Attorneys

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 5, 2016

Currently, the world’s elderly population makes up 8.5 percent of the entire population. By 2050, the U.S. Census Reports have estimated that this population will grow to 17 percent. This large increase is a result of the expansive baby boomer generation getting older over the next four decades. With the increase in the elderly population, […]

What is Pregnancy Discrimination?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 8, 2016

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines pregnancy discrimination as the act of “treating a woman (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.” The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was created in 1978 to protect women from being discriminated against in any aspect of […]

Louisville Injury Lawyer Explains 5 Facts About Slip and Fall Cases You Should Know

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 17, 2016

Slip and fall cases can affect a person’s health, professional life and quality of life. And according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than two million fall injuries every single year. With over 45 combined years of experience practicing personal injury law, Mike Cooper and Hal Friedman […]

Louisville Injury Lawyers Explain 12 Things That May Cause Serious Injuries

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 26, 2016

Accidents and injuries happen to all of us at some point in time. While minor accidents are just a part of life, as Louisville injury lawyers, we realize how more serious accidents can literally change your life forever in a fraction of a second. As Louisville injury lawyers with decades of experience working in personal injury […]

5 Nightmare Examples of Medical Malpractice Cases

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 13, 2016

Even with current advancements in medicine, mistakes still happen. And sometimes these errors lead to life and death situations for patients. In fact, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, as many as 225,000 men and women die each year due in part to medical mistakes, and far more suffer injuries ranging from […]

Passing Bicyclists Safely and Reducing the Risk of Bicycling Accidents

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 10, 2016

Driving through busy city streets, narrow country roads and even through wide open spaces can become a dangerous place for motorists and bicyclists, but it doesn’t have to be. Motor vehicle drivers and people riding bicycles have been sharing the road for quite some time. And the popularity of bike transport for work and pleasure […]