Wrongful Death

Kentucky Wrongful Death Attorney

The Compensation you Need, the Closure you Deserve

Whether it is a car accident fatality or a dangerous drug, few life events are worse than the loss of a loved one. At Whitfield & Cox, our lawyers understand the nature of your loss. We also realize that, although wrongful death litigation will not bring your loved one back to you, it may give you the closure that you need. If you would like to find out more, call Whitfield & Cox to talk about your needs with a skillful, helpful legal team.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

We handle wrongful death claims that involve

• Car accidents
• Trucking accidents
• Products liability
• Coal mining accidents
• Pharmaceutical products liability

Types of Compensation

When a loved one dies, the loss is emotional, social, and financial. Wrongful death statutes, no matter what the state, reflect this fact. Types of compensation may include

• Pain and suffering. This is damage claim to compensate you for your emotional and physical loss.
• Loss of consortium is compensation for the loss of companionship. If you are a spouse, parent, or child of a deceased or injured person, you may be entitled to loss of consortium.
• Hospital bills and other medical bills
• Future wage loss
• Funeral expenses
• Punitive Damages for the reckless or willful acts of another

How we help

With over 23 years of experience, we have assisted many in your situation. We listen carefully to how this loss has affected your life. We know how to convey your loss to opposing counsel and, if need be, a judge and jury. We know how to take what you say to us, and translate it into a language that everyone in a courtroom can understand.

Contact a Kentucky wrongful death attorney for a free consultation.