What if the other driver’s insurance company says I’m partially at fault?

Many states across the U.S. follow some form of comparative negligence, which means you may still pursue compensation even if you are partially responsible for the crash. Your potential financial award would typically be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you.

For example, if you are found to be 20 percent at fault and your damages total $100,000 in a pure comparative negligence state, you could still be eligible to recover $80,000 depending on your state’s rules. In modified comparative negligence states, the same approach applies, with the added rule that an injury victim is only eligible to claim compensation if they were less than 50% or 51% at fault for their injuries — according to the particular state’s laws.

Insurance companies often try to place more blame on the injured person to reduce payouts. A skilled car accident attorney can help you respond to these claims and protect your right to fair compensation. Call (888) 82-FG-LAW(888) 82-FG-LAW or complete our online form to schedule your free virtual consultation with Flynn Greathouse today.