Q:

What Kinds of Damages Can be Recovered from the Defendants in Pennsylvania?

A:

Judges and juries have the power to decide how much money to award as damages if the plaintiff wins. In Pennsylvania, there are two main types of damages, compensatory and punitive. The goal of compensatory damages is to pay for the losses suffered by the injured party. The primary purpose of punitive damages is to punish and deter criminals or third parties.