The attorneys at Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC have represented numerous families who have lost a loved one due to the wrongful conduct of someone else.

Kentucky law allows a family to recover legal damages for the wrongful death of a family member. When someone else (the defendant) causes the death of a family member, the surviving family members mat be entitled to bring a "Wrongful Death" lawsuit. If the death was caused by the actions of someone or by their failure to act, then the family may bring a Wrongful Death lawsuit against the wrongdoer. Wrongful death cases can arise in many different situations: 1) car, truck, tractor trailer, and motorcycle wrecks; 2) medical malpractice and nursing home neglect; 3) workplace injuries; and 4) defective drugs or products. An individual or company can only be held responsible for a wrongful death if the defendant's conduct actually caused the family member's death.

The family or representatives of the deceased person's estate stand in the shoes of the deceased person and pursue the case against the wrongdoer. Wrongful death laws allow family members to recover for their deceased family member's lost ability to earn wages, funeral and burial expenses and other legal damages.

Contact our office in Louisville, Kentucky to learn more, help protect your rights and schedule a free initial consultation and case evaluation.