10+
YEARS OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
5-Star
RATING ON GOOGLE REVIEWS
1,000+
CASES AND CLIENTS
$20 M
IN SETTLEMENTS & VERDICTS
10+
YEARS OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
5-Star
RATING ON
GOOGLE REVIEWS
1,000+
CASES AND
CLIENTS
$20 M
IN SETTLEMENTS & VERDICTS
Punitive Damages During a Personal Injury Case in Texas
Punitive damages or “exemplary damages” are awarded in civil trials to punish a defendant for gross negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct. Such damages are not intended to compensate the victim but they are included in the compensation award, often resulting in a significantly higher amount than the standard economic and non-economic damages awarded in personal injury cases. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the wrongdoing of the defendant and sometimes also to serve as a warning to the general public of the need to follow the duty of care expected of them. How likely are you to ...
What To Do After a Car Accident?
Car accidents, even minor ones, are traumatic. In the blink of an eye, they can turn your world upside down. In the immediate aftermath, there may be broken glass and smoke, and you may have suffered serious injuries. However, what you do in the moments following an auto accident can significantly impact your health as well as your ability to file a claim for compensation if the accident was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another driver.