Punitive Damages
What are Punitive Damages?
Punitive Damages are meant to "punish" the defendant in order to avoid extremely bad conduct. If you’ve been injured in an accident involving extreme misconduct, you may be wondering what punitive damages are in Louisiana.
Punitive damages are called “exemplary damages” in Louisiana. Punitive or exemplary damages are monetary awards the court will grant to victims as a punishment to the defendant for appalling or extreme behavior that has caused injuries.
Cases That Warrant Punitive Damages in Louisiana
There are a number of circumstances that would compel a court to order the defendant to pay punitive damages in Louisiana. However, the most common case that we see: A vehicle collision involving gross negligence, such as a crash caused by a drunk, intoxicated, or imparied driver. We have had much success obtaining a large award against drunk, high, and/or impaired drivers who have injured our clients.
What To Do If You Suspect Punitive Damages
Acting quickly is important when you are seeking compensation for damages related to punitive damages.
Call the team at Chaz Roberts Law for an analysis of your case.
To set up a no cost, no obligation consultation, contact us at
(337) 504-3202