Comparative Negligence Explained

Your recovery can be reduced by your own percentage of fault.

Fault rules and filing deadlines differ by state. A local attorney can explain how your state's laws apply to your crash.

Related: Fault and the Law

• Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident
• Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents
• Rear-End Collision Liability
• Left Turn Accident Fault
• Intersection Accident Liability
• Drunk Driving Accident Claims
• Distracted Driving Accidents
• Speeding and Reckless Driving Crashes
• Multi-Vehicle Pileup Accidents

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