Sentences with phrase «in comparative negligence states»

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Based on the concept of comparative negligence, you are not 100 % liable in most states for the damage or injury because you didn't operate the vehicle.

In the State of New York, the rule of «pure comparative negligence» is adhered to.

In the state of Washington, we observe comparative negligence, which means that fault is not always solely on the person responsible for the accident.

In states that have adopted a «pure» comparative negligence rule, an injured party whose negligence is not the only proximate cause of the injuries can recover an amount that is reduced by his or her proportionate share of fault.

In states that adhere to a rule known as modified comparative negligence, including Colorado, you may not recover damages for your injuries and other losses if the jury determines that you were 50 percent (50 %) or more liable for the accident.

Kentucky is considered a comparative negligence state, which means that while a victim may have his or her recovery of monetary damages reduced by the percentage of fault he or she bears in causing the accident, the victim's claim will not be barred completely just because he or she had a hand in causing the accident.

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Colorado state operates under «modified comparative negligence» law, which has important consequences when trying to determine fault in an accident.

Like many states, Florida has adopted comparative negligence laws for evaluating fault in car accident cases.

In other states with comparative negligence policies, the damages awarded will be diminished by the percentage to which you are determined responsible.

Also, in Illinois and many other states, you can recover for your damages even if you are partially responsible for the accident under the theory of comparative negligence.

Other states have «comparative negligence» standards that may permit recovery when both drivers are at fault, but that is not the case in Virginia.

Maryland is one of the few jurisdictions in the United States that use contributory negligence instead of comparative negligence in determining liability for the purposes of personal injury and wrongful death.

Thirteen states currently follow the pure comparative negligence system, in which a percentage of fault is assigned to each party and then damages are split accordingly.

In many cases, however, since Arizona is a comparative negligence state, fault for a car accident may be determined to be divided between the drivers involved.

First of all, Arizona is a state that assigns comparative negligence in cases of personal injury.

The outcome of such a case will depend on the negligence laws in the state where the accident occurred and whether the state uses a pure comparative, modified comparative, or contributory negligence model to resolve accident claims.

New Mexico is considered a comparative negligence state, which means that a jury will determine the fault of each of the parties involved in the suit and assign damages accordingly.

Most states have now adopted the comparative negligence doctrine in place of pure contributory negligence.

In most states, the «50 % rule» of comparative negligence is implemented.

In the state of California, motor vehicle accident negligence, including motorcycle accidents, apply the rules of comparative negligence.

To understand how fault works in commercial trucking wrecks in Washington state, it's critical to understand the basics of the standard of comparative negligence.

In Texas, you may be partially at fault and still recover damages because Texas is a «comparative negligence» state.

Comparative negligence is applied in three slightly different ways, depending on the state where the accident occurred.

This standard is very different from the standard applied in many other states, which use a standard referred to as comparative negligence.

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Comparative Negligence: A doctrine of law that, in some states, may enable claimants to recover a portion of their damages even when they are partially at fault, or negligent.

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