What is a wrongful death personal injury claim in Louisville and the surrounding counties? Why is it important to be represented by an experienced attorney from the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, PLLC in these cases?
Wrongful death under Kentucky law occurs when a wrongful, intentional or negligent act by one party causes the death of another person. Wrongful death often arises out of a car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident but extends to any death that would not have occurred without the wrongful, intentional or negligent act of another.
Kentucky law recognizes several valid forms of losses in a wrongful death personal injury claim.
Spouses will miss the society, love comfort, companionship (also known as a loss of consortium) as well as the loss of medical expenses resulting from the initial injury/injuries, funeral expenses and future support (the amount the person would have earned in the rest of their life). A valid wrongful death claim would include punitive damages in cases where the wrongful actions of the responsible party were willful or exhibited “gross negligence.”
Minor children have a claim for the loss of companionship and affection they would have received from their parent(s). If the victim was a minor child, the parents of the child would have a similar claim.
If you have lost someone you love due to the wrongful, intentional or negligent act of another you need to speak with personal injury attorney John Schmidt. A wrongful death personal injury claim in Louisville and the surrounding counties can become quite complex. We often search for the presence of extended policies or umbrella coverage, as well as the available personal assets of the liable party.
Your own Uninsured Motorist or UM coverage can also be a source of recovery if your own coverage is higher than the coverage of the person who committed the wrongful act. These cases are legally and financially complex and you will need an experienced and proven Louisville personal injury lawyer. If you or your family are searching for a compassionate yet experienced and effective personal injury lawyer we invite you to consider the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, PLLC and contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 for an informative, free consultation. There is no cost to your family out of pocket as we handle personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis.
