Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer: Punitive Damages Explained
Punitive damages sit in a different lane from the medical bills and wage losses most people associate with car crash lawsuits. They exist to punish, to send a message that a community will not tolerate conduct that crosses the line from careless to reckless. Drunk driving sits squarely in that zone. If you are weighing a claim after a DUI crash, or you represent a loved one hurt by an impaired driver, understanding how punitive damages work can shape your strategy and your
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Punitive damages sit in a different lane from the medical bills and wage losses most people associate with car crash lawsuits. They exist to punish, to send a message that a community will not tolerate conduct that crosses the line from careless to reckless. Drunk driving sits squarely in that zone. If you are weighing a claim after a DUI crash, or you represent a loved one hurt by an impaired driver, understanding how punitive damages work can shape your strategy and your
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