Archives for: September 12th, 2021
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 12, 2021
We’re all familiar with the excitement and change that the beginning of a new school year brings. Early mornings, after-school sports and late nights of homework affect the daily routines and circadian rhythms of disgruntled parents and their kids, everywhere. If you have a child going back to school this fall, it’s important to educate […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 28, 2021
Over 47.5 million Americans bike regularly. Whether it be for leisure, exercise, and/or transportation, biking is an increasingly popular activity, especially in the warmer months. However, as more cyclists hit the road, so does the chance of accidents. While the rate of collision with motor vehicles is still quite low, these incidences can result in […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 20, 2021
Every 50 minutes, someone in the United States is killed in an accident involving a drunk driver. In 2016, this added up to 10,497 deaths, representing 28% of total U.S. traffic-related deaths. Accordingly, victims of drunk-driving accidents deserve justice, which may include compensation for any physical and/or emotional injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and other […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 23, 2021
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle drivers are twice as likely to get into an accident on the American roadways than someone driving a car. Furthering that statistic, the NHTSA also reports that death as a result of a motorcycle accident is 28 times more likely than death by any […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 16, 2021
The average long-haul truck driver spends 60 hours per week on the road, faring fatigue, bad weather, traffic, and tight deadlines. Unfortunately, this challenging lifestyle often results in severe accidents due to the size and weight of trucks. These accidents have devastating physical and financial effects. They can completely upend the lives of surviving accident […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 3, 2021
Choosing a personal injury law firm can feel like a daunting task. There are a lot of options, and it’s easy to be drawn to the big names that you recognize from billboards and TV ads. However, all the marketing glamor and glitz isn’t what matters most in the courtroom. When it comes to picking […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 22, 2020
Driving safely always requires a good amount of preparation and intention. During the shorter, colder days of winter, there are even more things than usual that you need to keep in mind as a driver. Here’s a look at some of our top driving tips to stay safe this winter. Before You Get on the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 24, 2020
There are several kinds of insurance that commercial truck drivers and trucking companies need to consider. It can be difficult to figure out what kinds of insurance you need when there are so many offerings. Here’s an overview of some of the main kinds of insurance you should be aware of for trucking. Trucking Insurance: […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 27, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we travel. There are a few important ways we have changed our driving habits over the past several months. Let’s take a look at how the pandemic has changed driving. Less …. But More Deadly Driving Back in the beginning of the pandemic when lockdowns were in place, driving […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 20, 2020
When injured in an accident, the first thing you want to do is update your family or friends. Due to the accessibility and ease of communication on social media, jumping on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat to share details about your experience may seem like the best idea at the time. You’ll surely get fast […]
