Personal injury claims in which both parties were at fault use comparative negligence to determine the degree of fault of each involved party, and the amount of compensation the victim receives might be reduced accordingly. Depending on your state’s comparative negligence rules, you may or may not be able to file a personal injury claim, depending on how much you were at fault in the accident. Below, you’ll find information about how fault is determined and how that affects claims for personal injuries based on the different types of comparative negligence rules across the country. You’ll also find tips on what to do if you find yourself in this situation.
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