Wrongful Death

If you have lost a loved one because of an injury caused by someone else's negligence or other wrongful act, you might qualify for a wrongful death case. Kentucky allows a case up to one year from the date of passing.

Aggressive Representation for Families

Regardless of whether the wrongful behavior was unintentional, due to negligence or other reckless conduct, or intentional, it creates a devastating financial and emotional hardship for families. At Winton & Hiestand, our wrongful death attorneys understand these challenges and provide aggressive representation to seek appropriate compensation.

Common Wrongful Death Cases

• Defective Products
• Car & Semi-Truck Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Reckless or Careless Conduct
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Medical Malpractice

Damages

If your loved one was the victim of a wrongful death, our attorneys can help you seek compensation for medical bills, loss of companionship and support, loss of future net income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more.

Punitive Damages

Some cases in Kentucky allow punitive damages. These are paid by an individual found to be grossly or intentionally negligent to discourage the behavior from occurring again.

Statute of Limitations

Kentucky allows one year from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Though this may not seem like a lot of time, it is critically important to take action before evidence is altered or disappears entirely. Contact us immediately.