Archives for: July 21st, 2021
Written by Cooper and Friedman on July 21, 2021
Being able to communicate with legal terminology isn’t confined to the courtroom—many industries and environments require a working knowledge of legal terms. In fact, having a handle of these terms can give you a competitive advantage in many business environments, boosting your professionalism and know-how. No matter how many John Grisham novels you’ve read or […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on February 16, 2021
A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere. One second, you’re late for work and the next you’re sprawled across the ground, disoriented and in pain. At this time, you’re probably not thinking about documenting the conditions of your injury or pursuing legal action—you’re just trying to make sure your vital organs are intact! Despite […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on September 3, 2020
“It happened so quickly.” How often have you heard that? One minute you are upright and the next you are on the ground. A slip and fall injury can be jarring and disorienting as they often happen unexpectedly in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately each year thousands of people across the U.S. get hurt […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on September 19, 2019
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, you may be wondering who is to blame. The answer for this can be quite complicated. Often it depends on the nature of the injury, where the injury occurred, and many other details. It is advisable to seek qualified legal counsel to sort […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on May 28, 2019
It is more likely than not that you, or someone you know, will obtain an injury from a slip and fall accident at some point. Each year more than one million people visit the emergency room due to a slip and fall accident. Some result in light injuries that don’t require further medical treatment. Others […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on March 5, 2019
Say one is planning on having a little get together at home, an event or wedding, just how legally responsible for their guests are they? While most of us are familiar with the concept of premises liability law, (that states one’s duty to keep invited guests safe from any possible hazards in their home that […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on November 8, 2018
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 […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on July 5, 2018
Premise liability law is a legal concept used in personal injury cases to determine who is liable for an injury that occurred on a particular premise. If a property owner failed to use reasonable care, and an injury was sustained by a visitor, they may be held liable for compensation. Depending on the case, the […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on May 25, 2017
The scariest thing about slip and fall injuries is that they can happen to anyone. Regardless of your age, your capability, or agility – a slip and fall accident can occur and seriously injure you. Slip and fall injuries are most common in supermarkets, parking lots, residential areas, public property, and in the workplace. When […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman 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 […]
