Kentucky Wrongful Death Attorneys
We all hope that it will never happen to us. No one expects to lose a loved one in an accident. It is even worse when the accident could have been avoided or if the loss was due to someone’s negligence.
At O’Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC, our wrongful death lawyers know that no loss is ever as great as negligence which results in death. We compassionately, but aggressively, pursue wrongful death claims because we don’t want this terrible thing to happen again. By holding the responsible parties accountable, the hope is that the act will not repeat.
You Can’t Bring Them Back | You Can Address The Wrongdoing
No amount of money will ever replace a father, mother or child lost due to someone’s negligent actions. However, you can pursue litigation in order to address what caused the accident to act as a deterrent, to cover your expenses and your loss, and to ensure this doesn’t happen to someone else. That is the purpose of pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit — achieving that sort of justice, whether through settlement or trial.
We frequently handle wrongful death claims in cases including:
- Truck accidents
- Other fatal accidents
- Electric shock drowning
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Motorcycle crashes
- Medical malpractice
- Surgical errors
- Car accidents
- Infant loss
- Nursing home negligence
If you have lost a loved one due to negligence, reach out to an experienced team of attorneys who are adept at addressing these complex matters in a compassionate manner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death Cases
Our first duty is to answer whatever questions you have, which will likely include the common questions we’ve answered below.
What compensation can be recovered after a fatal accident?
In a fatal accident or any other incident that ends with the loss of a life, you can recover two types of damages: economic damages and noneconomic damages. Economic damages will cover such costs as funeral costs, lost wages, future earning potential and, yes, even medical bills.
Non-economic damages are harder to calculate; they include the emotional losses such as the loss of consortium that is the lifelong partnership. Together, these damages can reach a considerable sum.
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Kentucky?
The only party that can file a wrongful death lawsuit is the personal representative of an estate, in most cases. But other conditions, such as the death of a child or the use of a deadly weapon, can allow others to join the lawsuit.
How long do loved ones have to file a wrongful death claim in Kentucky?
Typically, an estate has one year from the date of appointment of the personal representative, but in no event more than two years from the date of death, to file a wrongful death claim.
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Call our Lexington office at 859-554-4727 today for more information. You can also reach us online. We are proud to serve wrongful death clients throughout Kentucky.