Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified the rules of comparative negligence in car accident lawsuits allow partial recovery of damages, even though the other party is partially to the fault. This concept was developed to make the process more equitable for both parties. If a person is partially responsible for an accident, the court may reduce the amount of their financial compensation in order to reflect their part in the accident. Pure comparative negligence is also used in a few states. It is used to determine who wa