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What does it mean to receive punitive damages?

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What does it mean to receive punitive damages?

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A. This is an award of damages that is used in some cases to penalize or make an example of the defendant in the case. This type of damage is only recovered in certain cases, usually when the defendant has acted in a reckless manner or with disrespect for the rights of others. This type of award is unusual and many times appellate courts will either reduce the amount of the punitive damages or dismiss them completely. However, the risk of this type of award will often make the defense offer a larger settlement.