compensatory damages

Punitive damages refer to a legal recompense (a monetary benefit) that a court awards a victim if it finds that the defendant grossly and intentionally committed the offense. It is meant to punish the defendant, which is why it is never imposed on its own. Instead, the court awards punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. As it is a form of punishment, punitive damages are also called exemplary damages. If you’re filing a personal injury case in New Hampshire...Read More