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Kentucky Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
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Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
All Medical Malpractice Cases
Statutory Reference
Ky. Const. § 54
No statutory cap on noneconomic damages in Kentucky. The Kentucky Constitution explicitly forbids the legislature from limiting the amount of recovery for injuries resulting in death or for injuries to person or property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit on medical malpractice damages in Kentucky?
No. The Kentucky Constitution (Section 54) explicitly prohibits the state legislature from imposing caps on damages for personal injury or wrongful death.
Are punitive damages capped in Kentucky?
No, there is no statutory cap on punitive damages in Kentucky.
Can Kentucky pass a law to cap damages in the future?
Not without amending the state constitution, which requires a statewide voter referendum.
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