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The 4 Elements of Medical Negligence According to a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 3, 2018

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to perform their job to the best of their abilities and causes harm. Most of the time, medical negligence can be used as a synonym for medical malpractice. However, in legal terms, medical negligence is a property of medical malpractice. In fact, medical negligence is often the […]

A Car Accident Attorney Explains What Factors Determine Safest Vehicles

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 […]

50th Anniversary of Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act – What It Is & Why It’s Important

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 5, 2017

After years of workplace discrimination being unreported and going unpunished, the United States government acted. In 1967, they passed the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill into law and provided equal employment opportunities that were not covered in the seventh title of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Now, […]

Understanding GPS and How It Plays a Role in Distracted Driving

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 29, 2017

As car accident attorneys, we recently shared a blog post on scary driving statistics that every driver should know. We were surprised to find that distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents in the United States. Almost 80% of all accidents on the nation’s highways are caused by distracted driving, according to the […]

Indiana Workers’ Compensation Law: 5 Things To Know

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 21, 2017

Indiana borders the Commonwealth of Kentucky to the north and from Louisville, you can see Southern Indiana across the Ohio River. The close proximity of the two states results in a lot of citizens commuting across the river for work. If you are in this situation, you need to ask yourself an important question. Do […]

Comparing Car Insurance in Indiana vs. Kentucky

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 15, 2017

Moving to another state is stressful. In addition to all the normal stressors like downsizing, packing, and making the move itself, you also have to learn the laws of your new state. Rules regarding car insurance change from state to state, so your rights in the case of an accident may change in your new […]

5 Ways to Pick the Best Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Case

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 3, 2017

When the time comes that you are in need of a personal injury lawyer, the situation you find yourself in is most likely a stressful one. Picking the best personal injury lawyer for your case should not be an added stressor. At Cooper & Friedman Law Office in Louisville, KY we have over 20 combined […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: What It Covers and Why It’s Important

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 23, 2017

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The ADA is considered to be one of the most in-depth and comprehensive pieces of legislation regarding civil rights and is an “equal opportunity” law for Americans who are disabled. The ADA guarantees that disabled persons are allowed the same […]

Scary Driving Statistics Every Driver Should Know from Car Accident Lawyers

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 18, 2017

A car accident can happen at any moment, anywhere in the blink of an eye. When you get behind a vehicle and make the decision to operate it, you are controlling a piece of machinery that can accelerate up to 125 mph, weighs 2 tons, and is going to be in an area populated by […]

An Overview of Dog Bite Laws in the Legal System from a Dog Bite Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 22, 2017

Nowadays when you read the news, it is commonplace to see an article related to a dog bite accident. It is unclear if the spike in news stories is a legitimate increase in incidents or news being sensationalized. Regardless, it cannot be denied that dog bites occur in America and they occur often. According to […]