Wrongful Death

A wrongful death, in legal terms, is a death caused by another person's carelessness or recklessness. In simple terms, it is a death that could — and should — have been prevented. In the United States, there are roughly 150,000 such fatalities in an average year. The leading causes are vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and unsafe premises.

There is no replacement for a lost family member. There are only means to reduce the burdens related to such a loss.

Offsetting Unfair Costs

At Dixie Law Group, PSC, we help families get compensation to offset the financial damage they suffer as a result of a loved one's death. We seek monetary benefits for a wide range of considerations, including:

• Burial costs and funeral expenses
• Medical fees incurred prior to death
• The deceased's pain and suffering
• Lost inheritance
• Lost income

An additional unfairness is that wrongful death claims must be filed quickly. In Kentucky, families have only one year to file after their relative has died. For this reason, it is especially important to find an experienced and understanding attorney who can make sure you assemble the strongest possible claim.

We'll Help You Understand Your Options

Our wrongful death attorneys offer free initial consultations. This permits us to assess your situation and inform you of your options before you have to pay. We don't charge anything at all unless your claim is successful.

If you would like to speak with a wrongful death lawyer, reach out to our office. We are located in Louisville, right along the Dixie Highway, and can be contacted at 502-290-2397. You can also arrange an appointment online.

Wrongful Death and Probate Often Go Hand in Hand

A wrongful death case can create more than one legal issue for a family. In Kentucky, the personal representative of the person who died generally has the authority to pursue the wrongful death claim, which means probate may need to be addressed before or alongside the case.

Dixie Law Group handles both wrongful death and probate within the same firm. That allows our personal injury and probate teams to coordinate the estate, establish the appropriate legal authority, pursue the wrongful death claim and help address what happens when the case resolves.

For families, that can mean fewer handoffs, fewer repeated conversations and less need to coordinate between separate law firms during an already difficult time.

Learn How Wrongful Death and Probate Work Together