Punitive damages are often portrayed as excessive or out of control. In reality, they’re rare and reserved for situations where corporate decisions cross a serious line.
In this episode, Clarke explains what punitive damages are, when they apply, and why they exist at all. You’ll hear how personal injury cases are actually valued, and why the largest verdicts typically reflect the most severe harm, not runaway jury behavior.
Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
⚠️ Punitive Damages: When punishment, not compensation, applies
🏢 Corporate Negligence: Business decisions that knowingly risk harm
⚖️ Juries and Insurers: How claim value is ultimately decided
📰 Media Narratives: Why controversy beats accuracy
📊 Damage Calculations: How losses are proven and quantified
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