However, statistical studies by law professors and the Department of Justice have found that punitive damages are only awarded in two percent of civil cases which go to trial, and that the median punitive damage award is between $38,000 and $50,000.
然而，法律教授與司法部做出的統計研究發現，只有 2% 的進入審判階段的民事案件中存在懲罰性賠償，而金額的中位數處於 $38,000 到 $50,000 之間。