The focus of punitive damages is different than that for compensatory damages, which are awarded as compensation to someone who has been injured for his or her losses. For punitive damages, the focus is on the person or business that committed the wrong.
Punitive damages may be available if the defendant has acted with intent, malice, fraud or recklessness. Punitive damages are also often available based on statute. David A. Axelrod & Associates explores every possible avenue in order to make the client whole by maximizing recovery and compensating the injured party for loss incurred.
David A. Axelrod & Associates has skillfully taken advantage of the fact that punitive damages are available in special cases to increase the recovery for its clients.
This approach has resulted in substantial successes for the clients of David A. Axelrod & Associates.
Punitive Damages Results
Won a $31.35 million dollar verdict, including $25 million in punitive damages against Walgreen Company for pharmacy malpractice
Punitive Damages Quick Facts
- Punitive damages focuses on person or business that committed the wrong
- Punitive damages may be available if defendant acted with intent, malice, fraud, or recklessness
Punitive Damages Results
Won a $31.35 million dollar verdict, including $25 million in punitive damages against Walgreen Company for pharmacy malpractice
Punitive Damages Quick Facts
- Punitive damages focuses on person or business that committed the wrong
- Punitive damages may be available if defendant acted with intent, malice, fraud, or recklessness
