Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified comparative negligence rules in car accident lawsuits allow partial recovery of damages even though the other party was partly to the fault. This concept was created to make the process more equitable for both parties. A court can limit the amount of financial compensation awarded if an individual is partially at fault for an accident to reflect their role. In some states, pure negligence can be used. It is applied to determine who was most responsible for the accident. In this ca