What If I’m Partially at Fault for an Accident? ⚖️❓
After an accident, you may worry that you can't file a personal injury claim if you were even a little bit at fault. The truth is, the law on this varies significantly from state to state. Some states follow a pure contributory negligence rule, which means if you are found to be even 1% at fault, you are barred from recovering any compensation. Other states follow a comparative negligence rule. With this rule, your compensation is reduced by the percentage of your fault. For example, if a court determines you are 20% at fault for an accident, your total damages would be reduced by 20%. According to a recent study, a majority of states use a form of comparative negligence. An attorney can assess your case to determine how your state's laws will affect your claim.
