Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified the rules of comparative negligence in car accident lawsuits allows partial recovery of damages even though the other party is partially to the fault. This idea was created to ensure that the process is more fair for both sides. A court may reduce the amount of financial compensation payable if someone is partially responsible for an accident to reflect their contribution. Pure comparative negligence is also applied in some states. It is applied to determine whose actions were mor