Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified rules on comparative negligence in car accidents allows partial reimbursement of damages even if the other party may be partially to blame. This concept was designed to make the process more fair for both sides. A court can limit the amount of financial compensation payable if the person who is partly responsible for the accident in order to reflect their involvement. Pure comparative negligence is used in certain states. It is used to determine who was the most accountable for th