Archives for: December 22nd, 2022
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 22, 2022
It might come as a surprise to some that the months around the holidays are when elders are more susceptible than ever to senior abuse. Abuse can come in many forms and happen to anyone – sometimes the victim can even be unaware that they’re suffering abuse, because not every form is as apparent as […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 12, 2022
Horses are powerful and majestic animals. Here in Kentucky, our longstanding tradition of horse racing is a testament to the longevity and popularity of equine activity. However, the same qualities that make horses such captivating creatures – strength, size, and intelligence – can also make them quite dangerous. In fact, the risk of hospitalization for […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 20, 2022
No one wants to be in a car wreck. In 2020, these dangerous and costly collisions claimed 780 lives in Kentucky alone. Even in the best-case scenario, where no one is injured, a wreck can cause significant property damage and leave you with higher insurance rates. Luckily, a skilled and knowledgeable driver can often avoid […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 31, 2022
The U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights provides Americans with an extensive list of the rights and protections afforded to them by the government. These rights and protections are foundational to our society, informing the actions of our law enforcement and courts. The Fourth Amendment specifically protects Americans from “unreasonable search and seizure,” but what exactly […]
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 February 23, 2022
Approximately 18,000 people in the U.S. suffered from some type of spinal cord injury in 2020, according to data from the National Spinal Cord Injury Center (NSCSC). While every human is at risk of some type of spinal cord injury, based on 2015 data, approximately 78% of new spinal cord injury cases happened to men. […]
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 […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 25, 2021
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month across the U.S. with the goal of increasing awareness about the importance of pedestrian safety and to make sure drivers remember to keep an eye out for pedestrians and cyclists every time they are operating their vehicle. Every year thousands of pedestrians are injured, many seriously, and some even […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 24, 2021
Nobody begins a new job thinking that they’ll have to deal with a hostile workplace or toxic employer. And, unfortunately, many people don’t even realize that they’re in an inhospitable environment until it has taken a toll on their mental, physical, or financial wellbeing. That’s because it’s easy to convince yourself that your dissatisfaction at […]