What Is a Damage Cap?
Some states place limits on the maximum amount of financial compensation – or damages – an injured victim can obtain from a defendant during a civil lawsuit. These limits are called damage caps. While the damages available in most states are limit-free and based on what a jury deems appropriate, some states impose damage caps to prevent excessive jury awards. Nebraska is one of them. What Are Damage Caps in Medical Malpractice Cases? There are two main types of damages in a personal injury case: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages make a victim whole…