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How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Kentucky

October 16, 2025

Filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Kentucky means holding someone accountable for a preventable loss. The process begins with identifying who can bring the claim, proving negligence, and documenting damages that reflect the financial and emotional toll of your loved one’s death. While every case is unique, the goal remains...

Suing a Hospital for Wrongful Death Due to Negligent Care?

Wilt Injury Lawyers |

August 30, 2025

| Wrongful Death

You could sue a hospital for wrongful death if your loved one died because of negligent care, including a misdiagnosis, surgical mistake, or poor monitoring. The personal representative of the estate must bring this kind of claim. Most importantly, it must show that your loved one died due to the...

Falling Sign Causes Tragic Deaths in Elizabethtown

Ronald M. Wilt |

February 07, 2023

| Wrongful Death

Tragedy struck Elizabethtown, KY last week when a Denny’s sign fell 80 feet onto a car, ultimately killing two passengers and injuring the driver. The falling sign has been attributed to weather. According to WDRB, “Elizabethtown Police Detective Chris Denham said intense wind gusts are believed to have contributed to...

Can You File a Lawsuit If Your Loved One Is Declared “Legally Dead”?

Ronald M. Wilt |

December 06, 2022

| Wrongful Death

In Kentucky, the state can declare someone legally dead even if they are not technically deceased yet. According to the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, a person will be declared legally dead if breathing is not artificially maintained and they are not able to breathe on their own, or if breathing...

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Blog Posts - Wrongful death

How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Kentucky

Suing a Hospital for Wrongful Death Due to Negligent Care?

Falling Sign Causes Tragic Deaths in Elizabethtown

Can You File a Lawsuit If Your Loved One Is Declared “Legally Dead”?