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Claims for harm from asbestos in Kentucky
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| Filing deadline | 1 year from diagnosisRevised Statutes § 413.140(1)(a) |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Kentucky?
Kentucky Revised Statutes § 413.140(1)(a) provides a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. The discovery rule applies from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Kentucky's 1-year SOL is among the shortest in the country — contact an attorney upon diagnosis. A lawyer can confirm yours.
1 year from diagnosis
Source: Revised Statutes § 413.140(1)(a)
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for mesothelioma — the shortest SOL of any major asbestos state. This tight window applies after diagnosis. Kentucky's coal mining, steel (Ashland Works), chemical plants, and distillery infrastructure all used asbestos insulation extensively.
Medical facilities in Kentucky
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for harm from asbestos overview. This page covers the local information available for Kentucky.
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- Revised Statutes § 413.140(1)(a)