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My child recently died in a boating accident. She wasn’t a strong swimmer. Does that mean I don’t have a wrongful death case?

Related Links: Damages Available After a Fatal Boat Accident 14 Things to Know About Fatal Boat Accidents No, not necessarily. I am assuming from your question that your child fell overboard during a boat accident on Barren River Lake, Rough River Lake or another Kentucky…

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My spouse had a pre-existing condition, and he might not have died in a recent car crash if he didn’t have this condition. Does that mean my family doesn’t have a wrongful death claim?

Related Links: What Is a Kentucky Wrongful Death Lawsuit? When Is a Car Accident a Wrongful Death? How to Know If You Should File a Wrongful Death Case You may still have a wrongful death claim even if your spouse had a pre-existing condition at…

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There are criminal charges pending against the Ohio River boat operator who was in charge of the boat when there was a fatal accident that killed my spouse. Does that mean that I can’t file a civil lawsuit?

No. It means that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is pursuing criminal charges against the boat operator because it thinks that the boat operator violated a criminal law. It does not affect your ability to file a wrongful death case in civil court and you should…

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Is it too soon to call a wrongful death lawyer?

If your loved one has recently been killed in a crash on the Gene Snyder Freeway, then you might be wondering about the protocol for contacting a wrongful death lawyer. Should you wait a certain amount of time after your loved one’s funeral? Should you…

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My husband was killed in a car accident. How can I tell if it is a case of wrongful death, and if it is, who do I sue?

We are sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. While we cannot bring him back, we can certainly help you recover costs and seek emotional damages for his untimely death. Depending on the details of your case, your Kentucky wrongful death suit…

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I live outside of Louisville, Kentucky. Last July, my elderly mother was run down by a reckless driver; she subsequently died. I’ve been so busy with settling her estate (I am the executor) that I didn’t consider filing a wrongful death lawsuit until now. Am I too late? Should I sue?

Nope, you’re not too late. In Kentucky, wrongful death lawsuits have to be filed within two years of the date of death. You, being the executor, would be the one to pursue the suit. As for whether or not to sue, Nolo recommends that you…

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