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Are Occupational Diseases Covered by Workers Compensation Law?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 7, 2016

The Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims is a section of the Labor Cabinet responsible for governing the workers’ compensation program. This department is responsible for regulating and processing claims to workers who are in need of financial assistance. The Governor, the Commissioner of the Department of Workers’ Claims, and the staff work on all matters regarding […]

An Overview of Construction Accidents from Work Injury Attorneys

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 13, 2016

With more than 650,000 construction employers and 6 million employees, this large segment of the population is responsible for contributing nearly $1 trillion to the Gross Domestic Product each year, according to the Association of General Contractors of America. This productivity generates significant economic growth. Without the construction industry, the U.S. economy would suffer and […]

Louisville Injury Lawyer Explains 5 Facts About Slip and Fall Cases You Should Know

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 17, 2016

Slip and fall cases can affect a person’s health, professional life and quality of life. And according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than two million fall injuries every single year. With over 45 combined years of experience practicing personal injury law, Mike Cooper and Hal Friedman […]

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 […]

11 Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 20, 2015

Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI is a term used to cover a broad spectrum of issues from mild concussions to severe head injuries. This head trauma could be the result of injuries sustained during car accidents, slip and fall accidents and incidents of assault or violent shaking. Traumatic brain injuries sometimes involve bleeding, bruising, swelling […]

6 Things You Should Do According to a Work Injury Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 30, 2015

Injured on the Job? 6 Things You Should Do According to a Work Injury Lawyer Millions of Americans experience serious injuries at work over the course of any given year. There are many different things that may cause an injury on the job. Falling is by far one of the most common causes of injury […]

10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 29, 2015

Depending on your career, the workplace can be quite dangerous. Thousands of employees across the U.S. are at serious risk of injury every day while on the job. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), in 2014 approximately 4,619 U.S. workers were killed on the job. This […]

What is Workers’ Compensation? By Louisville Workers Comp Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 26, 2015

What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is an insurance program paid for by employers in order to protect employees from the negative consequences of on-the-job injuries. Workers’ compensation provides employees with a variety of benefits (including medical, rehab and income) if an employee is injured while working. Though the type of insurance and injury sustained […]

Slip and Fall Accidents – An Overview

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 3, 2015

Slip and fall accidents have become the majority of workers’ compensation claims and are the primary cause of occupational injury for people 55 years and older, according to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). This statistic is alarming and has brought about the need to protect our workers and even our seniors residing in institutions. […]