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Personal Injury Statutes of Limitations in Kentucky

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 27, 2021
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Did you know that there’s a time limit for filing a lawsuit? If you don’t start the legal process within a certain span of time, you can lose the opportunity to receive any sort of compensation for your pain, injury and suffering. The amount of time you have to make your case is known as […]

How to Handle Medical Misdiagnoses

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 7, 2021
Doctor misdiagnosing patient

What is Misdiagnosis? Misdiagnosis, or failure to diagnose an illness or injury, is one of the most common errors in the medical field. Approximately 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed every year, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For most people, misdiagnoses lead to physical, financial, and psychological complications. In cases of misdiagnosis, the […]

15 Legal Terms You Should Know, According to a Personal Injury Attorney

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 21, 2021
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Being able to communicate with legal terminology isn’t confined to the courtroom—many industries and environments require a working knowledge of legal terms. In fact, having a handle of these terms can give you a competitive advantage in many business environments, boosting your professionalism and know-how. No matter how many John Grisham novels you’ve read or […]

How To Handle Nursing Home Neglect

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 13, 2021
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Elder abuse is frighteningly common at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some type of elder abuse. The most common type of elder abuse at nursing homes is neglect, defined as the failure of employees to uphold […]

Emergency Room Malpractice

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 23, 2021

Emergency rooms (ERs) are fast-paced, high-pressure spaces. Medical staff have to handle a constant influx of new patients, suffering from every type of illness and injury, from relatively minor to life-threatening. Emergency room malpractice is a legitimate concern for patients. Unfortunately, the ER environment heightens the risk of medical mistakes and malpractice; studies have shown […]

What is Racial Profiling? A Brief History

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 16, 2021

Police officers and law enforcement officials should protect, honor and respect the civil rights of citizens, suspects, inmates and others who are in their care or with whom they interact. Unfortunately, while many of public servants understand these obligations, some do not. The fact is, some officers negligently or intentionally violate citizen’s rights by failing […]

Top Drug Recalls You Should Know, Summer 2021

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 9, 2021

Prescription and over-the-counter medications improve millions of people’s health and wellbeing each year. They save lives, improve mental health, and treat conditions ranging from seasonal allergies to deadly diseases. In doing so, they routinely carry unpleasant side effects and risks that the user may have to live with. These side effects, like drowsiness or dry […]

Worker’s Comp and Remote Workers

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 18, 2021

Last March, millions of jobs turned remote as a temporary measure to limit the spread of Covid19. No one could have anticipated they’d be out-of-office for months on end and now, for man, over a year. And yet, 63% of Americans say that they would prefer remote work in the long-term. A recent survey by […]

Common Summertime Injuries

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 11, 2021

As temperatures rise, it seems summertime is just around the corner. With the warmer weather comes the fun of pool parties, outdoor sports, and cookouts, but also an increased risk of injury. This rise may seem expected, with schools letting out and more people spending time outside, but most of these injuries are actually preventable. […]

Common Tax Scams and Prevention

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 27, 2021

Tax scams are no joke. Individuals, businesses, and even tax professionals lose millions of dollars and personal information each year to scammers. Often pretending to be IRS agents or tax preparers, these criminals will reach out via email, mail, phone calls, text messages or even social media. Tax scams are always evolving, feeding off your […]