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Punitive Damages in Georgia Law

Punitive Damages in Georgia Law

Punitive damages serve as a distinctive component within the realm of personal injury lawsuits, showcasing circumstances where the defendant’s conduct is notably egregious. According to Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1(b)), these damages hinge on instances of “willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious […]