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Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 23, 2024
HIPPA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is an act originating from the US Department of Health and Human Services. This law protects the privacy and personal information of patients from HIPPA violations. Every ‘covered entity’ and associating businesses who bill electronically must follow the standards for the protection of […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 26, 2023
Seniors play a very important role in society by providing a piece of history in their knowledge and experiences. But too often, they’re left to their own devices by their loved ones, who get busy and forget to connect with the elders in their life. Growing old is difficult to adapt to; aging bodies […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 4, 2023
New Year’s Resolutions bring all sorts of people out of their comfort zones and into spaces where there is a high possibility of injury. The gym is one of these places; a lot of heavy weights, confusing machinery, a lot of newcomers, and perhaps not enough staff to handle it all can be a […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 6, 2022
You may have witnessed the rise in videos from portable cameras like GoPros or dash cams on police interactions and misconduct, especially with the popularity of social sharing sites like TikTok and Instagram. Having video evidence is a great way to protect yourself from crimes such as insurance fraud, theft, and property damage, but […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 29, 2022
You might hear about product recalls every so often – big names with big problems tend to cause a stir in the world of consumer health and safety. And while niche products and lesser-known brands affect a smaller population than popular products sold nation-wide, it still may affect you. In fact, there were 26 food-related […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 4, 2022
When under the care of a healthcare professional, no one expects to fall into harm’s way. However, according to a 2016 study out of John Hopkins University, over 250,000 Americans die every year as a result of medical error. Considering this statistic, you may be left wondering how justice is achieved in these situations. Typically, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 12, 2022
If you suffered a blow, fall, car accident, or some other type of injury to your head, it is possible that you may experience a concussion. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), upwards of three million people in the U.S., including children and adults, suffer from concussions every year. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 30, 2022
The internet is rife with scams. People around the world lose millions of dollars each year to fraudulent entities who use ever-changing tactics to surprise, confuse, and exploit unsuspecting victims. While it’s easy to assume that elderly people are the most likely sufferers of scams, the truth is that anyone can be taken off-guard, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 6, 2022
Wrongful death cases are cases that involve a claim against an individual or group of individuals who may be held liable for a person’s death. Wrongful death claims are brought forward via a civil action, often by family members and/or the executor of the deceased individual’s estate. Deaths that happen in a wrongful death […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 14, 2022
Plaid’s Privacy Breach Reaches Settlement Plaid Inc., a financial software company that links user’s bank accounts to apps, agreed to pay $58 million in settlements last Thursday in a significant class action lawsuit. First filed in March 2020, this lawsuit alleged that Plaid accessed user’s “private transaction history, investment history, salary information and other personal […]
