Punitive damages are rare
Another popular myth has been debunked: juries rarely award punitive damages. Punitive damages, which are imposed in cases of serious misconduct, are awarded in less than 1% of all civil cases. According to the U.S. Justice Department, punitive damages were awarded in only 5.3% of tort cases, including medical malpractice lawsuits.
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