London, Kentucky
Hurt in a crash or accident in London? Forman & Associates represents injured people across London and Laurel County, from the first insurance call through a jury trial. Free consultation, and no fee unless we recover for you.
London is the seat of Laurel County, at the junction of I-75 and the Hal Rogers Parkway, the main route into southeastern Kentucky’s mountains. If you’re searching for a London, KY personal injury lawyer, Forman & Associates Accident Injury Lawyers represents people and families affected by serious injuries and fatal crashes in London and throughout Laurel County. London is about 149 road miles from our office at 1139 S. 4th St. in Louisville. We travel to families and work remotely.
The I-75 / Hal Rogers Parkway interchange makes London a regional crossroads. Freight, commuters and mountain-bound traffic all pass through it. London is also a regional medical hub. CHI Saint Joseph London is a verified Level III trauma center, so seriously injured people from surrounding counties are often treated here. Laurel County cases are heard at the judicial center on South Main Street.
Laurel Circuit and District Courts sit in the Laurel County Judicial Center, 305 S. Main St., London, KY 40741 (Kentucky Court of Justice county listing).
In Kentucky, a wrongful death claim is brought by the personal representative of the person’s estate (KRS 411.130), and the statute sets out which family members receive the recovery. Estate paperwork, life insurance and a possible lawsuit all arrive at once, often while a family is still in shock. We handle the legal side so the family can grieve. See our wrongful death lawyer page and our guide to how Kentucky’s wrongful death law works.
For a Laurel County crash, PIP pays first (how PIP works), including certain survivor benefits. The deadline against the at-fault driver is generally two years from the injury or the last PIP payment (KRS 304.39-230). Wrongful death timing can be more complicated, so talk to a lawyer early.
No one should have to think about paperwork after losing someone in a crash. When you’re ready, a London, KY personal injury lawyer can explain who needs to be appointed to bring the claim and what can wait. It helps to keep the death certificate, the crash report number and any bills from CHI Saint Joseph London or UK in one place. If you were injured yourself, keep up with your own care too. We’ll work around funerals, family schedules and travel, and we can meet at your home in Laurel County.
The personal representative of the estate (KRS 411.130). Kentucky law then directs the recovery to certain family members.
Usually, yes. A personal representative has to be appointed through probate, and we can help coordinate that.
Usually in Laurel Circuit Court at the Laurel County Judicial Center, 305 S. Main St.
Yes. Hospital, EMS and coroner records are all important. We request them on the family’s behalf.
Yes, and it can depend on when the estate’s representative is appointed. Call early so the deadline doesn’t slip by.
We prepare every case for trial. That’s why Larry Forman has 50+ jury trials behind him.
Forman & Associates Accident Injury Lawyers, 1139 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40203. (502) 931-6788
