Instant Soup Burns Lawsuit in Kentucky

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Statute of Limitations

Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury and product liability claims (KRS § 413.140(1)(a)) — one of the shortest in the nation. For minor victims, KRS § 413.170 tolls the SOL during minority. The extremely short SOL makes prompt legal consultation critical for Kentucky burn victims.

1 year from date of burn (tolled until age 18 for minor victims) — one of the shortest SOLs in the nation

Kentucky Data

Exposure in Kentucky

Source: KRS § 413.140(1)(a)

Source: Hilen v. Hays, 673 S.W.2d 713 (Ky. 1984)

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Kentucky

University of Louisville Hospital — Burn Center

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