Category: Truck Accidents
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 29, 2017
As car accident attorneys, we recently shared a blog post on scary driving statistics that every driver should know. We were surprised to find that distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents in the United States. Almost 80% of all accidents on the nation’s highways are caused by distracted driving, according to the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 18, 2017
A car accident can happen at any moment, anywhere in the blink of an eye. When you get behind a vehicle and make the decision to operate it, you are controlling a piece of machinery that can accelerate up to 125 mph, weighs 2 tons, and is going to be in an area populated by […]
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 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 July 27, 2016
Truck accidents can be very serious like the one that severely injured comedian Tracey Morgan and killed his friend and colleague James McNair (also known as Jimmy Mack). And the majority of deaths that happen due to truck accidents involve people traveling in passenger cars and other vehicles. If you’re ever the victim of a […]