Liability & Negligence

Comparative Negligence

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A legal doctrine that reduces a plaintiff's damages by their percentage of fault in causing the accident.

In Personal Injury Cases

California follows "pure comparative negligence." Even if you were 99% at fault, you can recover 1% of your damages. However, insurance companies often try to inflate your fault percentage.

Related Legal Terms

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine that completely bars recovery if the plaintiff was even partially at fault for their injuries.

Apportionment

The division of responsibility among multiple parties based on their respective percentages of fault.

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