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Can I Sue A Veterinarian for Medical Malpractice?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 14, 2022
Can I sue for veterinary medical malpractice?

  The loss or injury of an animal or pet can certainly be a heartbreaking and frustrating ordeal when it comes to veterinary medical malpractice. It’s not something you ever want to have to face, or even think about – but what actually happens if you suspect your veterinarian has violated medical laws and committed medical […]

Kentucky Laws Taking Effect in July 2022

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 22, 2022
Kentucky Laws Taking Effect in July 2022

To follow the law, you need to know and understand the law. Sometimes, this is more easily said than done, especially when considering the high number of new laws passed each year. Just this year the Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills, many of which have recently taken effect on July 14th.  These new laws […]

Equine Activity Liability Laws in Kentucky: An Overview

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 12, 2022
Kentucky Equine Liability Laws

Horses are powerful and majestic animals. Here in Kentucky, our longstanding tradition of horse racing is a testament to the longevity and popularity of equine activity. However, the same qualities that make horses such captivating creatures – strength, size, and intelligence – can also make them quite dangerous. In fact, the risk of hospitalization for […]

Defensive Driving: Avoiding Accidents Behind the Wheel

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 20, 2022
Defensive Driving

No one wants to be in a car wreck. In 2020, these dangerous and costly collisions claimed 780 lives in Kentucky alone. Even in the best-case scenario, where no one is injured, a wreck can cause significant property damage and leave you with higher insurance rates. Luckily, a skilled and knowledgeable driver can often avoid […]

Understanding Your Rights: An Overview of Unlawful Search and Seizure

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 31, 2022
The Fourth Amendment specifically protects Americans from “unreasonable search and seizure,” but what exactly does this mean?

The U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights provides Americans with an extensive list of the rights and protections afforded to them by the government. These rights and protections are foundational to our society, informing the actions of our law enforcement and courts. The Fourth Amendment specifically protects Americans from “unreasonable search and seizure,” but what exactly […]

What Are The Most Common Types of Large Truck Accidents?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 23, 2022
Personal Injury Attorneys in Kentucky Help With Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, and Pedestrian Accidents

Sure, we all know them when we see them, but what exactly classifies a truck as “large?” In the United States, truck sizes are determined by gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which measures the maximum loaded-weight of the truck. Using GVWR, there are 8 classes of truck, ranging from Class 1: Light Duty (0-6,000 pounds), […]

Long Term Effects of Concussions: What You Should Know

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 12, 2022
See symptoms of head injuries here

If you suffered a blow, fall, car accident, or some other type of injury to your head, it is possible that you may experience a concussion. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), upwards of three million people in the U.S., including children and adults, suffer from concussions every year. […]

Preventing Distracted Driving: Texting and Cell Phone Usage Laws by State

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 21, 2022
Distracted Driving Laws vary from state to state

There is widespread agreement that cell phone usage can be extremely distracting while operating a motor vehicle. According to the United States Department of Transportation (NHTSA), over 3,100 Americans died due to accidents involving distracted driving in 2020. Many expect these numbers to continue to climb.  Distracted driving is defined as any type of activity […]

8 Signs An Elderly Person May Be Suffering From Financial Abuse

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 12, 2022
Elderly People are often financially abused by family

While signs of physical abuse of seniors are often more obvious, including bruising, cuts, scrapes, bed sores, broken bones, and more, financial abuse can often be much more difficult to detect until significant damage is done. Seniors are often the ideal victims of financial abuse  because they are more likely to be socially isolated, mentally […]

4 Product Liability Class Action Lawsuits to Watch, February 2022

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 14, 2022
Product Liability Class Action Lawsuits include Bayer, Monsanto, 3M Earplugs, Elmiron, and more

Plaid’s Privacy Breach Reaches Settlement Plaid Inc., a financial software company that links user’s bank accounts to apps, agreed to pay $58 million in settlements last Thursday in a significant class action lawsuit. First filed in March 2020, this lawsuit alleged that Plaid accessed user’s “private transaction history, investment history, salary information and other personal […]