contributory negligence

Contributory negligence refers to a legal concept where a person involved in an accident is found to have contributed to their own injuries through their actions or negligence. For example, if someone is injured in a car accident but was not wearing a seatbelt, their lack of precaution may result in a reduction of the compensation they receive. Essentially, if both parties share blame, the injured party's compensation can be decreased based on their level of responsibility in the incident. This principle aims to fairly allocate fault and responsibility in personal injury cases.