In Kentucky, the personal representative for your loved one’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit for the estate. Damages you may be entitled to include the following, depending on the losses you suffered as a result of the person’s death:nFuneral costsnMedical bills accumulated before deathnPain and suffering that your loved one experienced before deathnThe lost earning ability of the deceasednLoss of consortium (applies to a spouse or minor child)nIf the trucking accident results from gross negligence or intentional malice, you can also receive punitive damages designed to punish the party whose conduct resulted in the death. A Louisville wrongful death attorney at The Schafer Law Office will listen to your story and help you hold the at-fault party financially responsible for your loss.