Explain What Is Meant by Punitive Damages and When Such

question 12

Essay

Explain what is meant by punitive damages and when such remedies would be available in a tort action.

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Definitions:

Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Newborns whose weight at birth is less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to premature birth or nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy.

Apgar Scale

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess their physical condition and determine any immediate need for extra medical or emergency care.

Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment

A scale used to evaluate newborn babies' neurological development, reflexes, and reactions to people and objects.

Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale

A scale used to evaluate the neurological responses and behavioral competencies of newborns.