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Archives for: April 5th, 2016

What is Product Liability Law?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 5, 2016

Although there is not a federal law covering product liability, thousands of injuries occur each year from defective or dangerous products. And the laws covering product liability differ from ordinary injury law because the legal issues involved in unsafe products take on a different set of rules. Since there are many steps involved in manufacturing […]

Increasing Safety for Teen Drivers

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 21, 2016

As a parent, there may be nothing scarier than seeing your child behind the wheel of a vehicle for the first time. This is understandable given the obvious risks involved in operating a 2,000 pound machine on the open road. And according to the National Safety Council, 50% of all teen drivers are involved in […]

Understanding Medical Malpractice – 4 Important Concepts

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 14, 2016

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States, right behind heart disease and cancer. This statistic is alarming and significant, especially given that every person who is treated by some type of medical care provider is at risk. Most of […]

Dental Malpractice – Examples and an Overview

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 22, 2016

Dental malpractice is often the result of improper care or negligence by a dental surgeon. In order to file a dental malpractice lawsuit, you must have evidence that shows that you have suffered serious injuries, pain and suffering as the result of this malpractice. Many cases of dental malpractice include improper teeth extraction, errors during […]

Winter Driving Tips from a Car Accident Attorney

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 10, 2016

With the temperatures dropping, and an increased likelihood of snow, comes hazardous driving conditions. Snow, ice and sleet on the roads reduce friction making safe driving more difficult and winter driving tips more important. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, every year nearly one out of four vehicle crashes categorized as […]

Cooper and Friedman Attorney Ashley Ervin Offers Pro Bono Legal Services to Social Security Recipients in Eastern Kentucky

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 8, 2016

In May 2015 hundreds of people in Eastern Kentucky received suspension notices from the Social Security Administration stating that recipients would no longer receive payments for disability unless they provided new evidence of their disability. The suspension notices were sent based on allegations that an Eastern Kentucky social security attorney bribed officials into granting all […]

What is Personal Injury Protection?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 4, 2016

When you get into a car accident, there may be many damages beyond just your vehicle. This includes medical expenses, lost wages, fees for rehabilitation, child care expenses and other unexpected out of pocket costs associated with the car accident. Personal Injury Protection or PIP insurance works together with your car insurance to provide additional […]

Considering Plastic Surgery? Here are 10 Things You Should Know

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 20, 2016

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were close to 16 million cosmetic procedures performed last year in the United States. This statistic includes procedures ranging from minimally-invasive to surgical cases. With growing public acceptance and accessibility, plastic surgery is more common than ever before. For those considering undergoing some type of reconstructive […]

Cooper & Friedman Personal Injury Attorney Scott Wallitsch Receives “Rising Star” Award

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 13, 2016

The Cooper and Friedman law firm in Louisville, Kentucky, is excited to announce that associate attorney Mr. Scott Wallitsch was recently selected as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Organization. Super Lawyers is a national organization that recognizes outstanding lawyers that have excelled in their legal careers. The Super Lawyers rating service considers candidates from more than 70 different legal […]

Understanding Time Limits in Wrongful Death Cases

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 8, 2016

Wrongful death cases involve a person dying due to circumstances which may be unintentional or intentional. The surviving members of the victim’s family have the ability to sue for wrongful death within a certain amount of time. In order to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit, there must be the death of a human, with some […]