Kentucky Personal Injury Guide
KY personal injury case & accident info
Kentucky is a beautiful, rural state with its fair share of outdoor pursuits that can lead to accidents and personal injuries. Sometimes you don't even know where liability lies. Perhaps it was you who was hurt, or maybe it was a friend or family member.
Whatever happened, if you need guidance for your personal injury or negligence case, Enjuris has the answers.
Kentucky personal injury law: the basics
Kentucky statutes online
This is where you’ll find Kentucky's laws. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, monetary limits on personal injury cases (also known as damage caps), and other important information that you will need.
To read:Kentucky's car accident statutes of limitation
In Kentucky, you have only one year to bring a personal injury claim and two years to bring a property damage claim. That means you have to file your paperwork with the court before that one-year limitation is up.
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
Download in PDF format
Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
Download in PDF format
Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
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Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
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Hiring a lawyer in Kentucky
The first meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free. (Note that other legal specialties, such as real estate law or intellectual property law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will receive a third of the eventual reward or settlement, plus whatever office expenses they incurred.
If your case ends up going to trial, the percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren't set by law, so don't be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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What are the time limits for personal injury compensation claims?
Generally, from 1-6 years, most commonly 2 years, starting from the time you were injured. Read more
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Law libraries in Kentucky
There are lots of issues you can solve without the help of a lawyer, surprisingly enough. If you don't know where to start, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Kentucky Court of Justice: State Law Library
- University of Kentucky: Law Library
- Eastern Kentucky University: George T. Ross Law Library
- University of Louisville: Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Library
- Jefferson County Public Law Library
- Northern Kentucky University: Chase Law Library
- Western Kentucky University: Law Collection