Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified the rules of comparative negligence in car accident lawsuits allows partial recovery of damages, even though the other party may be partially to blame. This concept was developed to create a more equitable process for both sides. If a person is partly responsible for an accident, the court may reduce the amount of their financial compensation to reflect the contribution they made to the accident. Pure comparative negligence can also be utilized in certain states. It is used to det