In comparative fault states, liability for an accident can be shared by the at - fault party and the injured person. (mccormickmurphy.com)
Connecticut is a modified comparative fault state which means that if the accident in question was your fault or mostly your fault, you may not have a claim. (connecticut-personalinjuryattorney.com)
In a pure comparative fault state, plaintiffs can pursue compensation even if they are 99 percent at fault, and the damages that they recover will be reduced in proportion to their degree of fault. (cprlaw.com)