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In Alabama, punitive damages are governed by law. Alabama Code Section 6-11-20 provides that punitive damages may be awarded in wrongful death cases and tort actions when there is clear evidence that the defendant intentionally acted with ?oppression, fraud, wantonness, or malice.?

In a civil case, money the court requires a defendant to pay a winning plaintiff to make up for harm caused. a amount of money awarded by a court to a plaintiff to show that the claim was justified, even if the plaintiff is unable to prove economic harm. awards in excess of the proven economic loss.

In Alabama, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury. This means that if you were in a car accident on January 1st, 2020, you would have until January 1st, 2022, to file a claim. There are some exceptions to this rule as well.

Punitive damages are difficult to get because plaintiffs are typically required to show that the defendant acted in a particularly reprehensible manner.

Overview. Punitive damages are awarded in addition to actual damages in certain circumstances. Punitive damages are considered punishment and are typically awarded at the court's discretion when the defendant's behavior is found to be especially harmful.

A common example of punitive damages is drunk driving cases. In most cases, the plaintiff will receive the punitive damage awards, especially if they were directly injured by the defendant. Not every case will call for punitive damages. Punitive damages are primarily awarded in extreme cases.