What is the difference between compensatory and punitive damages, and which can I get

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Compensatory damages are payment for your injuries and other losses for which you need compensation. Punitive damages are often awarded to send an extra message to the at-fault person about bad conduct.

A personal injury attorney can review the details of your case and provide information about whether you may be entitled to punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. Contact the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin at 1-866-900-7078 or visit our website at https://www.farrin.com/contact for a free case evaluation.

Compensatory damages are payment for your injuries and other losses, and these payments are based on how the crash affected you. Punitive damages are often awarded to send an extra message to the at-fault driver about bad conduct. For instance, we most often see punitive damage awards granted when the at-fault driver was charged with driving while impaired. Street racing is another example of egregious conduct that could lead to a punitive damages claim on top of your compensatory damages claim.

A qualified personal injury attorney can review the details of your case and provide information about whether you may be entitled to punitive damages on top of compensatory damages.