Kentucky Medical Malpractice Lawyer Resources

Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Edgewood, KY
(859)781-1300
Boone, Campbell, Hamilton, Kenton, Grant, Owen, Pendleton and Carroll Counties
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Central Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service
Lexington, Kentucky
(859)225-8644
Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott and Woodford Counties
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Attorney Referral Service
Ashland, KY
(606)326-1313
Boyd, Greerup and Lewis Counties

Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service
Louisville, Kentucky
(502)583-1801
Bullitt, Hardin, Harrison, Jefferson, Meade, Nelson, Oldhan, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Washington and Indiana Counties of Clark, Floyed
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Kentucky Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Jackson Kelly PLLC
175 East Main Street
Lexington 40595 Kentucky, USA
Tel: 859/288-2828, Fax: 859/281-6478

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§413.140. 1 year from act or reasonable discovery, but not more than 5 years after act.

None.

§417.050. Written arbitration agreements voluntary, once entered are considered enforceable and irrevocable.

§454.011. Courts encouraged to make referrals to mediation prior to trials.

Joint and Several Liability	Expert Witnesses	Kentucky Malpractice Attorney Fees	Patient Compensation or Stabilization Fund
§411.182. When court apportions percentage of fault, defendant is only liable for comparable share of damages.	No provisions.	No limitations.	None provided.