Cooper and Friedman is continally striving to keep our clients and the community up-to-date with legal issues that may affect them. We also enjoy sharing any developments at our law firm. Check out our blog below for the latest news and info, including articles that address topics relevant to our practice areas including personal injury law, car accidents and workers compensation.
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 23, 2024
Riding a motorcycle can be a very efficient way to travel, but it comes with unique challenges when the weather turns cold. Winter riding presents particular risks due to the cold weather, icy or wet conditions, and reduced visibility. At Cooper and Friedman Law Firm, we believe in promoting safety for all riders. Whether […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 9, 2024
Accidents involving semi-trucks can have devastating consequences, sometimes more than normal car accidents. These large commercial vehicles, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, are capable of causing catastrophic damage when involved in crashes. However, there are practical steps that drivers can take to reduce the risk of being involved in a semi-truck accident. As […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 19, 2024
The holidays are a time for happiness. We have more days off of work to spend with family and we celebrate with food and gifts and companionship. There’s plenty to love about the holidays, but holiday driving accidents are not one. However, it’s not just the holiday season around November and December that are […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 1, 2024
As we approach the Presidential election this November, it is important to consider our elderly loved ones and ensure that their voices are heard. Many seniors, particularly those in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, may face challenges when it comes to participating in the voting process. One of these challenges might come in […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 21, 2024
For many children in Kentucky, Halloween is a night that they look forward to every year. When else do you get to dress up as your favorite character, hang out outside as it gets dark, see your friends’ costumes, and get free candy? There are many families who look forward to handing out candy […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 7, 2024
Kentucky is a no-fault state, which means that regardless of who is at fault in a car accident involving two or more drivers, each drivers’ insurance will pay for their own injuries and property damage that result from the accident. However, there are stipulations to this. Victims of a car accident can sue the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 26, 2024
Whistleblowing is a term used to describe the act of reporting waste, fraud, abuse, corruption, or dangers to public health and safety. This person usually works for the company they report, hence the name, “whistleblower.” Keeping companies accountable for their actions is an important part of keeping the economy fair and the public healthy. It should feel […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 10, 2024
In Kentucky, and many other states, lane splitting for motorcycles is a unique issue. Many states do not explicitly prohibit it, nor do they explicitly allow it, and the legality of the maneuver is left up to law enforcement’s discretion. As both motorcycle accident lawyers and police misconduct attorneys, Cooper and Friedman are here […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 19, 2024
In the case of injuries that happen at work, workers receive relief for their financial loss or medical bills in the form of workers compensation. Workers compensation is a type of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to those injured in exchange for the right to sue their employer. However, even if […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 8, 2024
Sovereign immunity is a term that describes the government and its entities’ inability to be sued without its consent. To the ordinary person, this might seem unfair, as the government is not perfect and can make mistakes that affect people. This is true even when it comes to personal injuries that happen on public […]