Exemplary damages, perhaps? If you guys even have them in your legal system.
DMKA's story is both sad and, as I understand it, wholly indicative. It's why I prefer a few aspects of our civil system: juries usually aren't involved in civil cases at all, with the judge or judges reaching a decision and setting the quantum of damages. Also, there's usually no right to seek damages for personal injury, with an elaborate statutory compensation scheme in place to cover losses and costs. It's not a perfect system by any means, but it prevents people from financially ruining each other over relatively minor, blameless acts.