While coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is never easy, it can be more difficult in the case of wrongful death. Seeking justice on your loved one's behalf can help, but the process can take time. The American Psychological Association offers suggestions on...
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What is the median cost of a funeral?
In a wrongful death case, not only do you have the unexpected grief to overcome as a result of losing a loved one, there are funeral costs to reckon with as well. These costs levy a distinct burden both financially and emotionally since funeral homes often require the...
Grieving wrongful death and seeking compensation
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...
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...
