punitive damages are available in California personal injury cases, but only under specific circumstances. Punitive damages are awarded in addition to compensatory damages, which are intended to compensate the injured party for their losses such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages are...
California, there are limits on the amount of compensation that can be awarded for pain and suffering in certain types of cases. These limits are primarily applicable to medical malpractice lawsuits, as well as cases involving government entities. For medical malpractice cases, California has implemented a cap on non-economic damages,...