Archives for: August 8th, 2024
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 8, 2024
Sovereign immunity is a term that describes the government and its entities’ inability to be sued without its consent. To the ordinary person, this might seem unfair, as the government is not perfect and can make mistakes that affect people. This is true even when it comes to personal injuries that happen on public […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 6, 2024
After Memorial Day hits, lakes, rivers, and other waterways become much busier. Boating season has arrived! From seasoned boat owners to first-time sailors, there are a lot of boats out on the water in the summer. However, no matter how much time you have under your boating belt, safety precautions should always be taken. […]
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 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 […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 26, 2023
In a previous blog, “Slip and Fall Terminology and What You Should Know About Your Case,” we discussed six factors and legal terms that need to be considered when deciding whether or not to take your case to court. Two of those factors – comparative negligence and the open and obvious doctrine – are […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 29, 2023
In ‘Part 1′ of Personal Injuries Involving Children, we explored the two options that children who are the victims of personal injury have when it comes to bringing their case to court and obtaining proper compensation for their injury. But there is a flipside: what if a child causes a serious personal injury? You can’t […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 9, 2023
When it comes to personal injury cases, it might be easy to see when legal action would benefit the victim or if it would be worth it at all – it’s an individual’s decision. But what happens when that individual is a child? Does the legal procedure when it comes to personal injuries involving […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 29, 2023
As we approach the festive, chocolate buzz-bringing holiday of Easter on April 9th, many people might be hopping over to the grocery store and picking up some goodies, popping some boiled eggs into dye, or getting their Easter ham ready for baking. But the kiddos, they’re putting carrots and milk out in hopes to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 14, 2023
Liability cases on an individual scale can sometimes have difficulty becoming breaking news, but when a liability case has several thousand filed cases and a large payout, people tend to pay more attention to it. In 2023, there are a few ongoing cases and one or two burgeoning ones that have either already piqued the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 4, 2023
New Year’s Resolutions bring all sorts of people out of their comfort zones and into spaces where there is a high possibility of injury. The gym is one of these places; a lot of heavy weights, confusing machinery, a lot of newcomers, and perhaps not enough staff to handle it all can be a […]
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