How Long Do You Have to File a Kentucky Slip-and-Fall Accident Claim? 

Slip-and-fall accidents are, unfortunately, all too common. While more women will experience a slip-and-fall accident, fatalities for this type of accident are close to equal between men and women. More than 8 million hospital emergency room visits (the leading cause of ER visits) are due to a slip-and-fall accident. While slip-and-fall accidents are not the primary cause of fatal workplace accidents, they do represent the primary cause of lost work days. Further facts about slip-and-falls include:

• Slip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of workers' comp claims;
• Annually, slip-and-fall accidents occur in one out of every three persons over the age of 65;
• Slip-and-falls often result in hip fractures in the elderly, which in turn lead to greater health problems and even death, and
• Slick floors are a leading cause of slip-and-falls, both in the workplace and in public areas.

Don't Let Your Window of Time Expire

If you have been injured in a Kentucky slip-and-fall, it is imperative that you understand the statute of limitations in the state. Statutes of limitations govern the amount of time you have in which to file a lawsuit, and those time limits vary from state to state. Kentucky is at the low end, giving you one year to seek legal remedy for your injuries when another person is at fault. This means that if you want to file a civil lawsuit against a property owner or another party whose negligence led to your accident and subsequent injuries, your lawsuit is subject to Kentucky's one-year statute of limitations. The “clock” begins to run on the date of your accident.

If you attempt to file your lawsuit after the Kentucky statute of limitations has passed, it is very likely the defendant will ask the court to dismiss your claim, and the court will almost certainly do so. If you have been injured in a Kentucky slip-and-fall, don't wait—contact an experienced Kentucky personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Contact Our Louisville, Lexington and Southern Indiana Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers

If you or someone you love has been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is important to speak to an experienced Kentucky slip and fall accident injury lawyer immediately. To learn more about your legal rights, contact experienced Louisville attorney, Kevin Sciantarelli, today for a free consultation. Call 1-855-538-4611 or fill out our online contact form for more information.

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