Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence The modified comparative negligence rule in car accident lawsuits is a legal rule that permits partial recovery of damages, even if the other party was partly at the fault. This idea was created to make the process more fair for both sides. 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 certain states, pure negligence may also be used. It is used to determine which actions