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Premises Liability Laws in Kentucky.

Kentucky premises-liability law applies a reasonable-care standard informed by visitor classification. Kentucky’s 1-year personal-injury statute of limitations at KRS 413.140 — one of the shortest in the country — is a distinctive feature and drives immediate action in most premises cases. Kentucky follows pure comparative fault.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

1 yearKRS § 413.140

Premises-liability claims in Kentucky must generally be filed within 1 year of the injury — one of the shortest personal-injury limitations periods in the country.

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Fault & Liability Rules

Pure Comparative FaultKRS § 411.182

Kentucky applies pure comparative fault: a plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault, but they are not barred from recovery even if more than 50% at fault.

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Official Sources

Kentucky Legislature — Revised Statutes Kentucky Court of Justice

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