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Wrongful Death Damages in Kentucky

Kentucky law does not set a fixed percentage or formula for allocating wrongful death damages. Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.130, damages recovered in a wrongful death action are distributed according to the state’s intestacy rules, which treat the recovery as if it were the decedent’s personal property. This means the award passes to the decedent’s surviving spouse, children, or other heirs as determined by Kentucky’s intestate succession statute. No predetermined share or rate is assigned to any beneficiary. The statute itself sets out the relevant factors and distribution rules. The worked example below demonstrates how the calculation applies in a typical scenario. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate damages based on your specific circumstances.

Governing authority

In Kentucky, the wrongful death damages rule is set by Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.130. The verified packet cites Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.130 (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=17769).

Kentucky wrongful death damages: the verified value is 0% under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.130. The verified packet cites Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.130 (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=17769).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wrongful death damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.