What personal injury compensation is available in a Kentucky wrongful death case? We believe every life is precious at the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates. Loss of life due to another person’s negligence or fault is known as a wrongful death here in Kentucky. Our personal injury laws provide financial compensation to the spouse, children, and even potentially the parents of the victim of a wrongful death.
When there is nothing you wouldn’t give to be able to see them again, there can be no price put upon the loss of the ability to share their love, laughter, comfort, and guidance. My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years of experience as an attorney serving Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Spencer, Shelby, and Oldham counties here in Kentucky, I can help.
The laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky establish the legal right to fair and just compensation for the loss of your loved one’s life (a wrongful death) when it is due to the fault or negligence of another party. This can occur in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, at work, or even when someone is attending a concert or enjoying a night out.
There are several specifically identifiable and measurable financial consequences when personal injury compensation is available in a Kentucky wrongful death case. Compensation should be provided for:
- Any remaining medical bills and your loved one’s final expenses
- The loss of the income of a spouse or the home’s primary wage earner
- The loss of companionship, love, and closeness between spouses and between a parent and their child
- The loss of a child to experience the love, support, and advice of a parent, as well as the financial costs that the parent would have borne for education, health, and the general welfare of the child
Here in Kentucky, there is a legal presumption that half of any wrongful death settlement or verdict will go to the surviving spouse, and the remaining half would be divided between any children. If there are no children, the parents may receive a portion of any resulting settlement.
While personal injury compensation is available in a Kentucky wrongful death case, these legal and financial matters are the last thing you and your family need to worry about or be burdened with during this exceptionally difficult time in your lives.
A wrongful death lawsuit is not about money. It is about seeking compensation for the immeasurable loss of love, time, companionship, guidance, support, and experiences you would have shared. It is about holding people and business entities accountable for their actions. A lawsuit is about getting help and closure in the wake of a tragedy. It is about preventing others from experiencing the same difficulties you have been forced to bear when a loved one needlessly loses their life due to the negligent actions of another person.
We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the important advice and counsel required to protect your wrongful death personal injury claim and achieve full and fair compensation for having to endure this immense loss and provide for you, and the needs of surviving loved ones going forward.
