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Can I be compensated if I am partially at fault for the accident?

Yes, you can still be compensated if you are partially at fault for the accident. Many states follow a system called comparative negligence, which allows you to recover damages based on your degree of fault. Here's how it works:

  • Pure Comparative Negligence: You can recover damages regardless of your level of fault, but your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 30% at fault and your damages amount to $100,000, you would receive $70,000.
  • Modified Comparative Negligence: You can recover damages if you are less than 50% (or 51%, depending on the state) at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If your fault exceeds this threshold, you cannot recover any damages.

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