{"id":2840,"date":"2020-04-14T09:04:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T09:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/?p=2840"},"modified":"2021-10-04T15:11:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T15:11:28","slug":"personal-injury-in-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/personal-injury-in-kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury in Kentucky"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2840\" class=\"elementor elementor-2840\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3757cb26 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3757cb26\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76f72f92\" data-id=\"76f72f92\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aa5f0f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aa5f0f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Personal Injury Law or Tort law is a branch of civil law that compensates victims in money for accidents or social wrongs. The injured person filing for a lawsuit is called the \u201cplaintiff,\u201d while the person who caused such injuries is the \u201cdefendant.\u201d In cases where the accident resulted in wrongful death, the family of the deceased may represent him instead. Workers\u2019 compensation is also included in personal injury cases but it seldomly results in lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of those who file for personal injury lawsuits is generally to recover compensation with the personal injury claims including the lost income they may have incurred due to the personal injuries after the accident and medical expenses.<\/p>\n<p>In order to prove <a href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/personal-injury\/\"><u>personal injury cases<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;and get compensation, the courts take many factors such as who the negligent person was, how was he negligent or careless, and up to what degree was the negligence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_at_fault\"><\/span>Who is at fault?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663b76cdb36ee\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663b76cdb36ee\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/personal-injury-in-kentucky\/#Who_is_at_fault\" title=\"Who is at fault?\">Who is at fault?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/personal-injury-in-kentucky\/#Comparative_Fault_Rules\" title=\"Comparative Fault Rules\">Comparative Fault Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/personal-injury-in-kentucky\/#Time_limit_for_Filing_Personal_Injury_Cases\" title=\"Time limit for Filing Personal Injury Cases\">Time limit for Filing Personal Injury Cases<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/personal-injury-in-kentucky\/#Got_into_an_injury_accident_Get_yourself_an_injury_lawyer\" title=\"Got into an injury accident? Get yourself an injury lawyer!\">Got into an injury accident? Get yourself an injury lawyer!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In a personal injury case, knowing who is at fault is essential for it will be the determining factor for who will be the one to pay compensation or any other sort of damages to the other. Some states require the individual filing personal injury case to be the one not at fault. However, the state of Kentucky allows the filing of the case even if you know that you are partially or primarily at fault. However, the degree of compensation will depend on the degree of negligence you are responsible for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparative_Fault_Rules\"><\/span>Comparative Fault Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Kentucky law requires courts to apply the comparative fault in lawsuits. It is a rule where the percentage of the negligent parties involved will be directly proportional to the compensation paid. For example, if the injured person is 70% at fault for his negligence in the accident, the amount paid to him will only be 30%.<\/p>\n<h4><em><i><strong>Auto Insurance Laws in Kentucky<\/strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2843\" src=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lawyers-1000803_640-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"personal injury in Kentucky\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lawyers-1000803_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lawyers-1000803_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Kentucky is a \u201cno-fault\u201d state that requires injured people to first claim compensation from their own insurance coverage before filing for a personal injury lawsuit. In order to file for one, the person should first exceed his personal injury protection (PIP) benefits or suffer a \u201cserious injury\u201d that may include permanent disfigurement or permanent loss of body functions.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><em><i>Dog bite or attack cases<\/i><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Unlike in most states where the dog owners are protected the first time their dog bites or attacks another, dog owners in Kentucky are \u201cstrictly liable\u201d to the bites, attacks or damages to a person, livestock, or other property regardless of the history of the animal.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><em><i>Damage Caps in Kentucky<\/i><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Some states set limits for damages in personal injury cases. Kentucky, however, is not one of them. There are no damage caps or limits for economic damages and non-economic damages.<\/p>\n<p>Economic damages are compensation received as a result of monetary loss suffered because of the personal injury. These include medical bills, lost wages, property damage, loss of earning capacity, vocational rehabilitation, household services, and out-of-pocket costs.<\/p>\n<p>Non-economic damages, on the other hand, are losses compensated you for pain and suffering, discomfort, anxiety, disfigurement, emotional distress, loss of love, care, affection, companionship, and death.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_limit_for_Filing_Personal_Injury_Cases\"><\/span>Time limit for Filing Personal Injury Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is a \u201cstatute of limitations\u201d in Kentucky which sets a deadline on when a person can file for a personal injury lawsuit. The deadline given by the law is one year after the date of the accident in most cases. If you fail to file a lawsuit during that time, the case will most likely be dismissed. However, there are exceptions in the general rule which includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The age of the injured person. If the injured individual sustained a brain injury, an \u201cinfant of unsound mind\u201d or under the age 18 years or has been declared as incapacitated, the lawsuit may be filed within one year after the incapacity has been removed.<\/li>\n<li>The location of the defendant. If the defendant is not present in Kentucky at any point in time or is concealing himself within the state, the prescription period of one year will not start until the defendant reveals himself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Got_into_an_injury_accident_Get_yourself_an_injury_lawyer\"><\/span>Got into an injury accident? Get yourself an injury lawyer!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When facing personal injury charges in Kentucky, consulting a <a href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/kentucky-personal-injury-attorneys\/\"><u>personal injury lawyer<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;well-versed in handling injury cases is important especially if you&#8217;re not certain of your specific situation. An experienced personal injury lawyer will help you explore the legal rights you may have, seek fair compensation you may be entitled to, personal injury protection and other legal services available to you, as well as represent you in injury lawsuits if the case goes to trial. Call us at Farmer &amp; Wright, PLLC now for a <a href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/schedule-a-free-consultation\/\"><u>free consultation<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Injury Law or Tort law is a branch of civil law that compensates victims in money for accidents or social wrongs. 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