Personal Injury Compensation: What Types of Damages Can I Recover and What Is My Case Worth? | The Injury Legal Team
Loss of enjoyment of life Physical impairment Grief/anxiety/humiliation A third category of compensation, “punitive damages,” are rare. These are sometimes awarded to punish a defendant, and to serve as a deterrent. California law requires proof that the defendant or at-fault party acted with malice, oppression or fraud. Per c) As used in this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Malice” means conduct which is intended by the defendant to cause injury to the plaintiff or despicable conduct which is carried on by the defendant with a willful and conscious disregard of ...