Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified comparative negligence rules in car accident lawsuits allow partial recovery of damages even if the other party was partially to blame. This concept was developed to make the process more fair for both sides. If a person is partly responsible for an accident, the court may reduce the value of their financial compensation so that it reflects their contribution to the accident. In some states, pure negligence can be used. It is used to determine who was more accountable for the inci