Wrongful death occurs when someone dies as a result of the negligence or intentional actions of another person. When this happens, the victim’s family members may have legal recourse through both civil and criminal proceedings. However, these two legal avenues differ significantly in terms of purpose, burden of proof, and potential outcomes. In this blog […]
Wrongful death is a tragic event that can result from another person’s negligence or intentional act. In Kentucky, a statute of limitations specifies how long you have to file a claim. As a result, when you lose someone because of someone else’s wrongdoing, not only do you have to deal with the tragedy, but you […]
The main difference between wrongful death and negligence is that wrongful death is a legal remedy, and negligence determines who is liable in wrongful death and personal injury claims. For wrongful death and personal injury claims to be successful, the complainant must show that someone else’s carelessness or an unlawful act caused the injuries or […]
Two wrong way drivers on the Watterson Expressway in Louisville caused two fatal car accidents within the same morning, according to WAVE 3 News on June 21. The first vehicular accident happened at around 4:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-264 near the exit for Breckenridge Lane, Louisville Metro Police Department spokeswoman Alicia Smiley […]
Criminal charges have been filed against WHAS TV News reporter Jeffrey Woods for his part in a pedestrian accident that resulted in the death of Fontaine Jeffrey, 58, WDRB reported on April 9. Jeffrey was hit at the intersection of Jefferson and Second Street in Louisville by tow truck driver Matthew Good and Woods. Good […]
