A legal doctrine reducing or barring recovery based on the plaintiff's own fault percentage in causing injuries.
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Comparative Negligence
A legal doctrine reducing or barring recovery based on the plaintiff's own fault percentage in causing injuries.
Related terms
- Liability Analysis — Examining fault, negligence, and legal responsibility to determine the strength of a liability claim.
- Tortfeasor — The person or entity whose negligent or wrongful conduct caused harm to another, creating legal liability.
- Damages Assessment — Evaluating the monetary value of a client's injuries, losses, and suffering to determine case viability.