Archives for: October 25th, 2021
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 July 21, 2021
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 April 6, 2021
It’s easy to overlook the seemingly countless product recalls that we see in the news. Food, car parts, pharmaceuticals—defective products appear to be just a normal part of daily life. That’s why most of us never expect to sustain an injury as a result of a faulty product, and may not be sure what to […]
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 March 9, 2021
Although often overlooked or unseen, hundreds of thousands of older adults (60+) experience some form of elder abuse every year. Elder abuse is abuse that someone causes to seniors. It can be intentional or due to negligence. According to the CDC, there are 6 types of elder abuse: physical, sexual, emotional or psychological, neglect, and […]
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