Comparative Negligence
The reduction, elimination, or suspension of a legal proceeding, charge, or financial obligation.
What is Comparative Negligence?
Comparative negligence is a legal principle in tort law that allocates fault among parties in an accident or injury case. Damages awarded to a plaintiff are reduced proportionally based on their share of responsibility for the harm.
Why It Matters?
It ensures fair compensation by considering both the plaintiff’s and defendant’s contributions to the incident.
Example
If a driver is 30% at fault in a collision and the damages total $10,000, comparative negligence reduces their compensation to $7,000.
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