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Date: 10-15-2024
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Sally Johnston v. Directional Technology Solutions, LLP, et al
Case Number: 2:22-cv-00050
Judge: David L. Bunning
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (Kenton County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Edward L. Metzger, III
Description:
Covington, Kentucky personal injury auto negligence car wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff.
Kentucky's auto negligence law is based on a pure comparative negligence system, which means that the amount of damages an injured party can recover is based on their percentage of fault in an accident:
Fault determination
The total amount of damages is calculated, and then the injured party's percentage of fault is used to adjust the amount they can recover.
Examples
If an injured party is 30% at fault for an accident, and the total damages are $100,000, they can recover 70% of the damages, or $70,000.
Partial fault
Even if an injured party is partially at fault, they can still recover some compensation.
Some other things to know about auto negligence law in Kentucky include:
Statute of limitations
The statute of limitations for auto accident claims in Kentucky is two years.
Types of damages
Damages can be economic or non-economic. Economic damages include medical expenses, lost income, and repair or replacement of damaged cars. Non-economic damages include pain, emotional distress, and disability or disfigurement.
Negligent entrustment
To claim negligent entrustment, the victim must prove that the owner was irresponsible. For example, the owner might not have a driver's license.
No-fault insurance
Kentucky is a no-fault state, which means that no-fault insurance is a key part of how car accidents are handled.
Outcome: ORDER: that the Unopposed Motion to Consolidate 5 is hereby granted. The instant action, Case No. 2:22-CV-50-DLB-CJS, is hereby consolidated with Case No. 2:22-CV-27-DLB-CJS for all purposes, including discovery and trial. All further filings shall be made under Case No. 2:22-CV-27-DLB-CJS, which is an earlier-filed action arising out of the same facts and circumstances as the within case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 06/21/2022. (TDB) cc: COR and Mark D. Troyan, Robert N. Peirce, III, by US Mail (Entered: 06/21/2022)
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