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Yes, you can sue for pain and suffering in a wrongful death case if you can prove that the person that passed away consciously suffered. If the person died a few minutes after a car crash you can claim those damages. The pain and suffering would presumably be more if the person spent a few …
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You can sue for the wrongful death of a child. The parents will file a lawsuit for the estate of the child. This can be exceptionally traumatic but it is the only way to hold those responsible for damages. There is also an argument to be made for parental loss of consortium. Damages on a …
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Under the right set of facts it is possible to bring a wrongful death lawsuit for bullying that resulted in suicide. For example, if a school knowingly permits bullying and takes no steps to stop the bullying the school can be held liable for a wrongful death. Other organizations can also be liable. Without insurance …
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There is no set amount of settlement to expect from a wrongful death lawsuit. Cases can be billions, millions, or thousands depending on the circumstances of the case. In general, the more pain and suffering the more a case is worth. If the person that passed away was making good money and had a long …
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You can sue the police for wrongful death in Kentucky. The lawyer will probably sue the department and the individual officers that are involved in the death. The city will assign a lawyer to defend the officer and/or the department and will pay damages through a settlement or take the case in front of a …
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You can sue the jail for the wrongful death of an inmate. The jail must take adequate steps to prevent death. Failing to do so means they are liable for damages. For example, if a person is put into detox and left for a few days that can be dangerous. If the person passes away …
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You can sue for the wrongful death of someone that was intentionally killed. For example, if a loved one is shot by another person you could sue the other person. The catch here is the person you sue must have assets. If the person that killed your loved one doesn’t have any money or insurance …
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You can sue a car maker for a wrongful death due to a defective part. In Kentucky this is commonly called a products liability wrongful death case. These are complicated cases and need expert witness testimony about the defective part of the vehicle. It may take years to resolve, but should be pursued ASAP after …
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The damages covered in a wrongful death case include conscious pain and suffering (this includes emotional pain and suffering), medical bills, loss of future income, lost wages, and possibly punitive damages depending on the facts of the death. A loss of consortium claim can be brought by certain loved ones. In a Kentucky wrongful death …
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