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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)
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