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How long does one have to sue after a car accident in Kentucky?

When a Kentucky resident is injured due to no fault of their own, such as in a car accident, they may not realize that they may have the right to file a lawsuit. Kentucky law allows an injured person to sue the negligent party for damages. These damages may include medical expenses and future medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering.

The statute of limitations dictates how long a person has to file a lawsuit arising from an injury they suffered. In Kentucky, the injured party has one year from the date of the accident to file the lawsuit with the state’s civil court system. If a lawsuit is not brought within one year, then the person will not be able to ever bring it at all.

No one expects they will ever get injured because of a serious car accident. These injuries can occur in a matter of seconds, yet they leave a lasting impact. Many unexpected injuries require medical attention, which can be very expensive. In addition to medical expenses, an injured person may also have to miss work, which can lead to the loss of even more money. Therefore, it is important that car accident victims take the necessary steps to protect their legal rights, before it is too late.

An unexpected injury can hurt a family in more ways than one. It is important to hold negligent parties responsible for their mistakes so that others do not have to suffer an injury as well. Whether it is through litigation or an out-of-court settlement, car accident victims can pursue compensation for the damages they suffered due to the crash.

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