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What are Punitive Damages? | Toledo, Ohio Medical Malpractice Lawyer
In order to be awarded any punitive damages you have to show that the medical providers conduct was worse than negligent. Conduct that justifies punitive damages being awarded characterizes conduct that the public policy of a state finds reprehensible usually this is an intentional act or an act done with reckless indifference to the rights of others. Other cases where punitive damages were awarded were where doctors promised a certain result of a treatment that they have no control over and therefore could not know what the outcome of the treatment would be.Another reason punitive damages can be awarded is that the health care provider failed to provide the patient with informed consent. These damages are not only intended to punish the wrong doer, but are also meant to be a deterrent to others who may consider behaving in the same manner. Around half of the states have no limits on the amount of punitive damages that can be awarded. The remaining states have limitations; some limits for damages are three times the amount of compensatory damages or $500,000 whichever is greater. Other states cap damages awarded at $250,000.
If you or someone you know have been injured due to medical malpractice contact our Toledo, Ohio personal injury lawyers at 800.637.8170 to set up a free case evaluation.
We represent Ohio personal injury clients from Toledo, Maumee, Delta, Port Clinton, Bowling Green, McClure, Napoleon, Helena, Fremont, Fostoria, Tiffin, Cygnet, North Baltimore, Ottawa, Findlay, Carey, Bryan, Sandusky, Swanton, Perrysburg, Grand Rapids, Waterville, Liberty Center, Portage, West Millgrove, Woodville, Genoa, Gibsonburg, Findlay, Risingsun, Deshler, Hamler, Oregon, Sylvania, Delta, Weston, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, Clyde, Lorain, Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Millbury, Walbridge, Holland, Northwood, and Whitehouse. We also serve those who live in Lucas, Wood, Seneca, Lorain, Fulton, Erie, Hancock, and Sandusky Counties.
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Charles Boyk Law Offices, LLC
PNC Bank Building
405 Madison Avenue
Suite 1200
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419.241.1395
Fax: 419.241.8731
Toll Free: 800.637.8170
Bowling Green
121 E. Wooster Street,
Suite 255
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
*by appointment only, please
South Toledo
5301 Southwyck Boulevard
Suite 107
Toledo, Ohio 43614
Findlay
612 Main Street,
Suite 107
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Swanton
10725 Airport Highway
Swanton, Ohio 43558