"Comparative fault" is a legal term that means when both parties in a situation share some level of responsibility or blame for the harm that occurred. It allows for a fair and proportionate distribution of fault in order to determine the amount of compensation or damages each party is responsible for.
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«comparative»
«fault»
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Sentences with «comparative fault»
- This strategy is meant to take advantage of the rule of comparative fault, which reduces a victim's damages according to their degree of responsibility for causing an accident. (coreybtrotz.com)
- In states that use a modified comparative fault rule, the plaintiff will not receive any portion of the payout if he is equally or more at fault for the sustained damages. (accidentvalues.com)
- With the pure comparative fault standard, the injured party can recover for damages even if he is 99 percent at fault. (auto-insurance-claim-advice.com)
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