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What Are Punitive Damages in a Lawsuit?

When you discuss the types of damages potentially available in a personal injury lawsuit with your personal injury attorney in West Virginia, you’ll hear the following two categories: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages reimburse plaintiffs, or injured parties, for everything they lost due to the other party’s actions. This award covers both economic and non-economic…

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