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Compensatory & Punitive Damages Explained | Orlando Personal Injury

Nathan Carter | 762 Views | 09/23/2015

Compensatory & Punitive Damages in Orlando Explained

In Florida we have compensatory damages and punitive damages. A lot of times you may have heard about punitive damages in the news and media reports. Punitive damages are to punish a defendant. Punitive damages are also very rare. You’re only entitled to those in certain types of cases. For instance, where a drunk driver hits you or the defendant’s conduct is so gross and negligent that the law says they should be punished. In most cases you’re only entitled to compensatory damages.  Compensatory damages are the damages to repay you for the loss you had from the accident. Lost medical bills, lost wages, and things of that nature. If you have a question about that call me, Nathan Carter at Calling, Gilbert, Wright, and Carter at 1-800-49-LEGAL.

By: Nathan Carter

Compensatory & Punitive Damages Explained | Orlando Personal Injury

Compensatory & Punitive Damages in Orlando Explained

In Florida we have compensatory damages and punitive damages. A lot of times you may have heard about punitive damages in the news and media reports. Punitive damages are to punish a defendant. Punitive damages are also very rare. You’re only entitled to those in certain types of cases. For instance, where a drunk driver hits you or the defendant’s conduct is so gross and negligent that the law says they should be punished. In most cases you’re only entitled to compensatory damages.  Compensatory damages are the damages to repay you for the loss you had from the accident. Lost medical bills, lost wages, and things of that nature. If you have a question about that call me, Nathan Carter at Calling, Gilbert, Wright, and Carter at 1-800-49-LEGAL.

By: Nathan Carter