Compensations in a Personal Injury Case
LegalReader
JUNE 24, 2022
In contrast to compensatory damages, punitive damages are awarded when a defendant commits deliberate, malicious, or fraudulent acts that cause harm to another person.
LegalReader
JUNE 24, 2022
In contrast to compensatory damages, punitive damages are awarded when a defendant commits deliberate, malicious, or fraudulent acts that cause harm to another person.
LegalReader
APRIL 20, 2022
Punitive damages or exemplary damages punish a party for its irresponsible behavior, and these damages typically far exceed the amount awarded for compensatory ones.
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JonathanTurley
OCTOBER 23, 2021
They could also seek punitive damages in such a case. Compensatory damages cover both economic and non-economic damages. While rare, New Mexico does not limit punitive damages, which can be sought for torts that are malicious, willful, reckless, wanton, or fraudulent.
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Punitive damages are assessed against the wrongdoer as “motivation” to correct their behavior in the future.
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