What are actual and punitive damages?

Damages are the types of compensation that may be awarded to the plaintiff in an Atlanta personal injury claim. The term “actual damages” refers to compensation for real losses the plaintiff has suffered, such as impairment, medical expenses, and lost work. Punitive damages are sometimes awarded in addition to actual damages to punish an especially egregious act of negligence.

To learn more about your rights and options following a preventable injury, contact Atlanta personal injury attorneys Webb, Wade, Taylor & Thompson, LLC at 770-631-1811.