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Can You Get Punitive Damages in a Car Accident Case?
In short, you can recover punitive damages in a Pennsylvania car crash case. However, you need to prove that the defendant's actions were a product of deliberate indifference to the consequences or intentional. If the court agrees with you, then you have to take additional steps in order to obtain punitive damages. However, in some cases, it is worth the hassle to go after punitive damages.
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Does Not Wearing a Seatbelt Affect an Accident Claim?