Defendants in civil cases for personal injuries do not receive criminal fines or jail terms as punishment. However, “punitive damages” can be awarded by juries and courts. These are designed for punishing defendants for the reckless behavior or intentional negligent acts. Deterrence is the main goal of ordering the payment of punitive damages. It is established to discourage such defendants and other civilians from engaging in the same kind of harmful behavior.

Q: Will the person who caused my injuries be punished?

A: Defendants in civil cases for personal injuries do not receive criminal fines or jail terms as punishment. However, “punitive damages” can be awarded by juries and courts. These are designed for punishing defendants for the reckless behavior or intentional negligent acts. Deterrence is the main goal of ordering the payment of punitive damages. It is established to discourage such defendants and other civilians from engaging in the same kind of harmful behavior.

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