Ginger attacks Richard and cuts him with a knife.He sues Ginger.The jury awards Richard $50,000 for medical expenses and lost time at work and adds $100,000 to the award because Ginger was so vicious.The $50,000 is called:

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The $50,000 awarded to Richard for medical expenses and lost time at work is considered compensatory damages, which are meant to compensate the victim for actual losses or damages incurred as a result of the defendant's actions. The $100,000 added to the award is punitive damages, which are meant to punish the defendant for their egregious behavior and deter them and others from engaging in similar conduct in the future.

Ginger Attacks Richard and Cuts Him with a Knife