What if I was partly at fault for the accident? Can I still recover compensation?

Yes. New York follows a pure comparative negligence system under CPLR § 1411. This means you may still pursue compensation even if you were partly responsible for the crash, but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if damages are valued at $100,000 and you are found 20% at fault, your recovery would be reduced to $80,000.