February 2, 2026
Georgia Punitive Damages via Personal Injury Law Locator
Peeling Back the Curtain on Punitive Justice in Georgia Why punitive awards exist beyond compensation Georgia juries occasionally decide that ordinary compensation is not enough. Punitive damages step in when reckless conduct shocks the community conscience. The goal is punishment and future deterrence, not reimbursement. That distinction separates punitive damages from medical bills or property […]