Archives for: December 9th, 2024
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 9, 2024
Accidents involving semi-trucks can have devastating consequences, sometimes more than normal car accidents. These large commercial vehicles, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, are capable of causing catastrophic damage when involved in crashes. However, there are practical steps that drivers can take to reduce the risk of being involved in a semi-truck accident. As […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 1, 2024
As we approach the Presidential election this November, it is important to consider our elderly loved ones and ensure that their voices are heard. Many seniors, particularly those in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, may face challenges when it comes to participating in the voting process. One of these challenges might come in […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 21, 2024
For many children in Kentucky, Halloween is a night that they look forward to every year. When else do you get to dress up as your favorite character, hang out outside as it gets dark, see your friends’ costumes, and get free candy? There are many families who look forward to handing out candy […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 7, 2024
Kentucky is a no-fault state, which means that regardless of who is at fault in a car accident involving two or more drivers, each drivers’ insurance will pay for their own injuries and property damage that result from the accident. However, there are stipulations to this. Victims of a car accident can sue the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 22, 2024
Safety on the road and around motor vehicles is dependent on a lot of factors. Police departments and lawmakers try their best to keep pedestrians and drivers safe with a myriad of traffic laws and policies. ‘No-chase laws,’ or police pursuit policies, are one of these. States or counties implement no-chase laws to lessen […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 15, 2024
There is no arguing that the tragic events of 2020 that led to 26-year old Breonna Taylor’s death have had a major impact on Louisville. Approaching 4 years since the shooting, the process of investigation into the LMPD is still ongoing. However, the efforts to change the system have not come to a halt. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 21, 2024
When it comes to personal injury cases, there are many elements that clients and attorneys must consider for a successful lawsuit. What, when, who, and the defendant’s intent are all factors that play a part in success. These factors will decide which of the three different types of torts your case falls under: Strict […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 6, 2024
Trust that products will work as they should is an important part of the relationship between companies and consumers. However, manufacturing companies unfortunately are not perfect. Despite their best efforts, a defective, faulty, hazardous, and/or dangerous product can still sometimes end up in the hands of a consumer. In that event, usually, a product […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 25, 2024
Transportation in the modern day is filled with risks that we take every day when we settle into the seat of our vehicles, whether it be a car, a bus, or a motorcycle. However, as a smaller and more exposed vehicle, motorcycle crashes have a fatality rate that is 30 times higher than a […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 10, 2024
Legal terms that are used to describe cases can be rather confusing and disorienting when two or more terms are used interchangeably. Premise liability and slip-and-fall cases are oftentimes used in this way. However, although they are connected, they are not the same! Instead, these terms – along with ‘personal injury’ – are more […]
