Category: Car Accidents
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 18, 2017
Product recalls occur every day. Most product recalls are related to contaminated foods or children’s products that pose a threat; however, vehicle-related product recalls are becoming more and more common. According to the DOT’s NHTSA, around 30,000 lives were lost on highways across the United States in 2009. Most deaths were the result of collisions; […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 5, 2017
Getting in a car accident is a traumatizing experience that often leaves victims shaken up for hours, and sometimes longer, after the accident occurs. Whether the car accident is a fender bender or an injury crash, stress from the accident can often cause people to not think clearly. However, in the unfortunate event of a car accident, it […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 4, 2017
A road trip is often an appealing form of long distance transportation. For one, it allows for freedom and independence in your travel choices. You can decide the route to take, when to leave, how frequently you want to make pit stops, and more. While there are many advantages to taking control of your travel plans, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 12, 2017
People are choosing to ride motorcycles now more than ever for a wide variety of reasons. Many people enjoy the exhilarating experience of being behind the wheel of a motorcycle. Others choose to ride them because they can be a much more affordable mode of transportation. However, fast, fuel efficient, motorized bikes come with increased […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 19, 2016
Driving is a major part of everyday life for most people. In fact, it’s so natural that we rarely think of the potential dangers that exist when we get behind the wheel. As car accident attorneys in Louisville, Kentucky, we’re well aware that there are different factors that cause a car accident. And distracted driving is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 28, 2016
For many Kentucky teens, their 16th birthday is the most coveted and special day of their future. This is the day where teens are legally eligible to take the permit test. This is a major step towards obtaining a driver’s license. The permit test consists of 40 questions. Thirty of these questions concern rules of the road and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]