Can a Georgia jury award punitive damages in my case?

Can a Georgia jury award punitive damages in my case?

Yes, under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1, Georgia juries may award punitive damages where the defendant’s conduct showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, or conscious indifference to consequences. Common scenarios include drunk driving accidents, egregious distracted driving, and trucking company safety violations. In most cases, punitive damages are capped at $250,000 — but this cap does not apply in product liability cases.