February 10, 2026
Personal Injury Law Locator Decodes Georgia Punitive Damages
Beyond Compensation: Navigating the Punitive Landscape for Injured Georgians Redefining justice: Punitive versus compensatory goals Punitive damages serve a different mission than ordinary compensation. While compensatory awards aim to replace lost wages and pay medical bills, punitive damages punish egregious conduct and discourage repetition. Georgia courts view this punishment as a civil echo of criminal […]