Punitive Damages

There are a few different forms of financial compensation that a claimant may be able to obtain from the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit. Being injured in an accident because of someone else’s negligent actions can be very trying, and you need financial compensation to help pay for damages. In the majority of personal injury cases, the defendant may be ordered to pay the plaintiff compensatory damages that are supposed to pay for costs like medical bills, rehabilitation, and lost wages. The plaintiff can also receive another type of financial compensation known as punitive damages, which are intended to punish the defendant even more for exceptionally reckless behavior.

If you or someone you know has suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligent actions, you need a qualified legal representative on your side every step of the way. Contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

What are Punitive Damages?

If a defendant’s actions were especially dangerous and reckless and the court wants to discourage them from engaging in similar behaviors in the future, they can require the defendant to pay punitive damages as well as compensatory ones.

In many cases this happens when a company is sued for producing an unsafe or dangerous product, especially when they do so knowingly and misrepresent the danger to regulators or consumers. Unfortunately, getting punitive damages can be very complicated and challenging, making it absolutely essential to have a qualified and tenacious legal representative on your side.

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If you have been the victim of another party’s particularly egregious actions and behaviors, we can help you to hold them accountable. To learn whether your case may warrant seeking punitive damages, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at today 215-238-1130.