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Punitive damages are an important aspect to consider in a personal injury case. The personal injury attorneys at The Fitzpatrick Firm are here to provide some insight into the complicated topic.
By definition, punitive damages are essentially legal reimbursements that a defendant must pay along with whatever compensatory or general damages that are owed.
Typically punitive damages outweigh compensatory/general damages by a great margin. The reason for this is that punitive damages are supposed to punish offenders for grievous actions.
By the same token, excessive punitive damages not only will deter the defendant from committing the same crime or action again but also will prevent future offenders from making similar mistakes.
This podcast is also available as a blog post: Punitive Damages In Georgia