How are Punitive Damages Awarded in California Personal Injury Cases?

A person in a suit holds a stack of cash. Overlay text asks if punitive damages can be recovered in a California personal injury case, with a phone number at the bottom.

In personal injury law cases, settlements awarded to victims include damages that typically fall under one of two categories – compensatory and punitive. A personal injury lawsuit is meant to help the victim recover any losses endured through the accident – whether involving a dog bite, car crash, slip and fall, or other type of claim. Can I Recover Punitive Damages […]