The state follows the rule of pure comparative negligence, which simply means that the amount of compensation you can get will be reduced by your own degree of fault. (rapillolaw.com)
In pure comparative negligence states, the plaintiff can still recover even if he or she had some degree of fault. (newmexicotruckaccidentlawyerblog.com)
Under the law of pure comparative negligence, an injury victim can recover compensation for injuries suffered in an accident even if he or she was more than 51 percent at fault. (ccdlaw.com)