
Pure comparative negligence
Pure comparative negligence is a legal principle used to determine how damages are divided when multiple parties are at fault in an accident. It allows each person to recover compensation proportionate to their level of responsibility, regardless of how much they contributed to the incident. For example, if you were 20% at fault and the other party 80%, you could still recover 80% of your damages. This system ensures that fault is fairly allocated, and everyone is compensated according to their degree of responsibility, promoting fairness in personal injury cases.