June 2019

Deadly Drivers: Can an Heir Recover Punitive Damages After a Death by a Driver?

A court awards punitive damages in instances where a wrongdoer acted out maliciously. The courts design these damages to deter others from committing similar crimes. If you’ve recently lost a loved one due to an act of negligence, punitive damages might not be available to you. This is because in a lot of states, you

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