Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified the rules of comparative negligence in car accident lawsuits allow partial recovery of damages, even if the other party may be partially to blame. This idea was developed to make the process more fair for both parties. If a person is partially responsible for an accident, the court may reduce the value of their financial compensation to reflect their contribution to the accident. In certain states, pure comparative negligence is also used. It is applied to determine who's actions