An untimely death resulting from negligence can leave families reeling with sadness. Discovering their loved one may not have died if others acted responsibly can prolong suffering and bring feelings of anger. Families whose loved ones fall victim to another person's...
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What damages can I receive for wrongful death?
A wrongful death lawsuit can enable you to recover compensation for your loss. Damages in a case might include payment for the direct costs, such as medical expenses, and for other costs, such as suffering and loss of companionship. According to the Kentucky General...
Can your family sue for wrongful death?
When a loved one dies unexpectedly in an accident caused by someone else, your grief can make handling practical matters difficult. Unfortunately, medical bills and funeral expenses can make it difficult for your family to make ends meet, especially when the deceased...
When a wrongful death lawsuit can or cannot be filed
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit can be hard without knowledge of the Kentucky laws that govern this process. First of all, there is the question of what the statute of limitations is. Here, plaintiffs must file suit within one year after the date of the decedent's...
Civil lawsuit focuses on parents of murderer
When families lose a loved one in an accident or even a murder, it may be possible to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Kentucky. In Pennsylvania, the families of four men murdered in 2017 have filed lawsuits against the parents of the man convicted of the crime....
More families sue over Kobe Bryant helicopter accident
Basketball fans in Kentucky may have read about the helicopter crash that killed Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. In February, Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Bryant filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company that owned the...
Yearlong enforcement campaign begins in Kentucky
Florence, Kentucky, is on a main route between Kentucky and Ohio. As a result, the traffic there is heavy, especially on Interstate 75. There are many crashes that happen and stop the flow of traffic. Police officers started a new campaign on Oct. 11 to help reduce...
How can a family get closure after a wrongful death?
A wrongful death is more than difficult for the people who remain. They may be at a loss for how to handle losing a loved one suddenly or in a traumatic way. In a case where a person is hurt or killed, it's absolutely vital that a family is able to get some kind of...
What should you do after losing a loved one in a crash?
The wrongful death of a loved one can set your world spinning. You might have had plans with them, or you could have been interested in seeing them soon. Unfortunately, the unpredictability of death makes it impossible to plan for when someone you love will pass away....
What does an attorney do during a wrongful death lawsuit?
A wrongful death takes place when someone is severely injured and passes away as a result of another person's actions. It could take place because of a car crash, a workplace accident or another incident. When faced with a wrongful death, families may be left with...
