A person who has suffered serious injuries as the result of negligence or an intentional act may be entitled to medical costs, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain and suffering, etc. In some egregious cases involving recklessness, malice or deceit, a party who commits a tort may be assessed punitive damages. However, this is rare. If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity in Los Angeles, contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney at JML Law as soon as possible.