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What are Punitive Damages?

Punitive damages are extra payments a defendant must make if found guilty of serious wrongdoing, in addition to compensatory damages. These are awarded to punish the defendant for grossly negligent or intentional actions, not to compensate the injured party. Typically, a civil court only awards punitive damages in particularly egregious cases.

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