Archives for: March 5th, 2019
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 5, 2019
Say one is planning on having a little get together at home, an event or wedding, just how legally responsible for their guests are they? While most of us are familiar with the concept of premises liability law, (that states one’s duty to keep invited guests safe from any possible hazards in their home that […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 8, 2018
As every personal injury case is unique, there are a broad range of legal concepts that can be applied given the circumstances. A personal injury case is one where an individual suffers as a result of the negligence or harmful intent of another. Damages awarded from personal injury cases can help one and or their […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 16, 2018
Everyday thousands of buses carry people to and from school, work, and even across the country. Buses are an affordable and environmentally friendly transportation method. Thus they are becoming an increasingly popular choice of travel within the U.S. However, when a bus accident occurs, it often results in numerous injuries, fatalities and property damage. Both […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 14, 2018
It’s every parent’s goal to keep their children safe. However, at some point during the day, everyone is a pedestrian and at risk for being involved in a traffic accident. According to a report conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association, approximately 5,984 pedestrians were killed in 2017. This represents a trending increase that is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 26, 2018
In an effort to reduce alcohol-related auto accidents on Europe’s roads, the European Committee of the Regions — an advisory body made up of local and regional politicians there to advise policy making — is urging the European Union to utilize car breathalyzer “alcolocks”, according to U.K. paper the Independent. “Alcolocks” prevent drivers from being […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 20, 2017
In the United States, a car’s safety rating is determined by the National Highway Traffic Administration or NHTSA. Every new car in the U.S. undergoes a series of crash tests by the NHTSA. The NHTSA’s findings are then published on their site SaferCar.gov where anyone can access the information. You’ve probably heard the phrase “five-star […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 15, 2017
Self-driving cars were once merely a concept of the future. Now they seem much closer to reality with companies like Tesla, Toyota, and Lexus constructing models and test driving them. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety predicts that by 2025 there will be 3.5 million self-driving vehicles on the road. By 2030? 4.5 million. There […]
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 […]
