Louisville Wrongful Death Lawyer
We Help Families Across Kentucky Get Justice After the Loss of a Loved One
If you unexpectedly lost a loved one, you may be facing an unknown future. Life as you know it has changed dramatically and you may feel helpless, confused, and angry. If someone's negligent or wrongful actions caused your loss, you can hold them accountable through a wrongful death lawsuit.
These are complex matters, but our Louisville wrongful death attorneys have over 34 years of combined experience to apply to your case. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, caring service every step of the way.
Call (502) 234-7451 today to schedule a free consultation of your case with our award-winning firm.
Defining a "Wrongful Death" Case
The term wrongful death applies in cases where "the death of a person results from an injury inflicted by the negligence or wrongful act of another." - Kentucky Revised Statute 411.130
There are numerous situations where negligence can result in someone's death, the most common of which are:
- Medical Malpractice - We trust doctors to take care of us, but sadly many physicians are guilty of negligence, including misdiagnosing illnesses, delayed diagnosis, giving incorrect treatment, and making surgical errors. It is estimated that over 250,000 deaths occur from medical errors every year.
- Truck Accidents - Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers are capable of causing a tremendous amount of damage, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people in America every year.
- Product Liability - Defective drugs, medical devices, auto parts, and household products flood the market every year. Sometimes the manufacturer is aware of the defect, but other times the danger does not become known until months or years later, causing thousands of people to suffer.
- Premises Liability - Unsafe properties account for a number of fatalities every year. The most common is drowning but other causes include lack of security, falls, and injuries to children.
The Louisville wrongful death attorneys at Paul A. Casi, II, P.S.C. understand the devastating impact these cases have on those left behind and are here to provide the compassionate and dedicated representation you and your family needs during this time.
Recovering Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death causes serious harm to the family of the one lost. On top of the loss of love, affection, companionship, and financial support, you may now be facing a mountain of costs for medical services and funeral/burial expenses.
You may be able to secure financial compensation to stabilize your future by filing a wrongful death lawsuit and pursuing damages, such as:
- Loss of the deceased's income and benefits
- Loss of spousal consortium (loss of services, assistance, aid, society, companionship, and conjugal relations)
- Cost of medical treatment prior to death
- Cost of vehicle repair or other property damage in the accident
- Cost of funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of parental consortium (minor child’s loss of love, affection, guidance, companionship, aid, support, and comfort of deceased parent)
- Loss of parental consortium (parent’s loss deceased minor child’s love and affection)
Who Can File for Wrongful Death in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the probate court will name or appoint an individual as a personal representative of a deceased person’s estate. This personal representative can pursue a wrongful death action against the person or company whose negligence or wrongful act caused the loss of the decedent’s life.
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