Kentucky Personal Injury Laws
Kentucky uses a pure comparative fault system, allowing an injured party to recover damages no matter how great their percentage of fault, with the award reduced proportionally. The state has one of the shortest statutes of limitations at just one year for personal injury claims. Kentucky does not cap non-economic damages in personal injury or medical malpractice cases.
Statute of Limitations
1 years
Fault Rule
Pure Comparative Fault
Non-Economic Damages Cap
No Cap
Fault Rule: Pure Comparative Fault
You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, but your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Average Settlement Amounts in Kentucky
Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity, liability, and other factors. Below are estimated average settlements for common injury types in Kentucky.
| Injury Type | Average Settlement |
|---|---|
| Car Accident | $18,000 |
| Slip and Fall | $14,000 |
| Dog Bite | $28,000 |
Key Kentucky Personal Injury Statutes
- •Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140 (statute of limitations, 1 year)
- •Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 411.182 (pure comparative fault)
- •Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 258.235 (dog bite liability)
Damage Caps in Kentucky
Kentucky does not impose a general cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. This means there is no statutory limit on pain and suffering awards in most cases.
Kentucky does not have a specific medical malpractice damages cap.
Injury Claims in Kentucky
Learn more about specific injury types and how Kentucky law applies to each.
Major Cities in Kentucky
Personal injury attorneys in Kentucky serve clients in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, and surrounding areas. If you have been injured in any of these cities, the same state laws described above apply to your claim.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.