Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified the rules of comparative negligence in car accident lawsuits permits partial recovery of damages even if the other party was partly to the fault. This idea was created to make the process more equitable for both sides. If a person is partially responsible for an accident, the court can reduce the value of their financial compensation to reflect the contribution they made to the accident. Pure comparative negligence is applied in some states. It is used to determine who was the mos