Can I get punitive damages in my case?
Punitive damages are intended to punish certain types of intolerable behavior that causes injuries or deaths. New Mexico does not have a limit on punitive damages. But you can only seek punitive damages if the person responsible for your injury did something intentional or grossly negligent that showed a reckless disregard for the health or safety of others. A New Mexico civil jury deciding a personal injury case may award punitive damages in cases where the conduct of the at-fault party was malicious, intentional, wanton or fraudulent.
