Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
When the Worst Has Happened, You Need the Strongest Representation Available.
Some injuries change everything. A traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, a severe burn, or an amputation does not just cause pain — it fundamentally alters the course of a life. The financial consequences alone can be staggering: a lifetime of medical care, lost earning capacity, adaptive equipment, home modification, and ongoing support. Wrongful death cases carry a different weight entirely — the irreplaceable loss of a person, and the obligation to secure the family’s financial future.
Attorney Karl Truman has handled catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases across Kentucky and Indiana for more than three decades. These cases demand more: more investigation, more expert resources, more financial analysis, and more resolve. We bring all of it. Our preparation and our reputation for taking cases to trial drive the results that matter most to our clients and their families.
We handle all categories of catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims in Kentucky and Indiana, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, amputations, and the full range of wrongful death claims. No fees unless we win. Available 24/7. If you hire us and decide within 30 days we are not the right fit, you owe us nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What makes a catastrophic injury case different from a standard personal injury case?
The scale of the damages and the complexity of calculating them. A catastrophic injury requires a lifetime care plan developed with medical and rehabilitation experts, a vocational analysis of lost earning capacity, and a full economic model of future costs. These cases also require more aggressive litigation because the stakes are higher for the defense. We build catastrophic injury cases with the depth they require.
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Who can file a wrongful death claim in Kentucky or Indiana?
In Kentucky, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate files the wrongful death claim. Damages are distributed to the surviving spouse, children, and parents according to statute. In Indiana, the personal representative also files, but the distribution rules differ. We guide families through the process from the initial filing through distribution of any recovery.
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Do you handle traumatic brain injury cases?
Yes. TBI cases require neurological and neuropsychological expert testimony to document the full extent of cognitive, emotional, and functional impairment. We build these cases with the medical depth they demand.
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Do you handle spinal cord injury cases?
Yes. Spinal cord injuries often result in permanent disability requiring lifetime medical care and support. We work with life care planning experts and economists to capture the full economic impact and pursue maximum compensation.
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Do you handle burn injury cases?
Yes. Severe burn injuries require extensive medical treatment, reconstructive surgery, and long-term rehabilitation. We pursue full compensation for all past and future medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and permanent disfigurement.
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Do you handle amputation cases?
Yes. Amputation cases involve prosthetics, rehabilitation, permanent disability, and significant lifetime medical costs. We document every element of your damages and pursue the full recovery your situation demands.
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Do you handle wrongful death cases?
Yes. We handle wrongful death claims arising from vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, defective products, and other causes of negligence-related death in Kentucky and Indiana.