Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified rules on comparative negligence in car accidents allows partial reimbursement of damages, even if the other party was partially to blame. This idea was developed to ensure that the process is fair for both parties. If a person is partly responsible for an accident, the court can reduce the amount of their financial compensation in order to reflect their part in the accident. In some states, the concept of pure comparative negligence is also used. It is used to determine who was mo