Punitive Damages examples with plaintiff trial lawyers

Punitive damages are awarded to a plaintiff in addition to compensatory damages. Punitive damages are awarded when the defendant's conduct is especially egregious. In addition to compensatory damages, punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for his or her actions and discourage similar conduct in the future. Punitive damages may be available when the defendant is particularly malicious or when the defendant’s actions are intentional.Punitive damages are awarded at the discr...