The comparative negligence law in Georgia states that as long as the person claiming the injury was less than 50 percent at fault for causing the crash, he or she can recover financial compensation. However, the courts will reduce the defendant’s liability by a matching percentage. For example, if the court finds you 15 percent responsible for causing a vehicle collision, the defendant will be 15 percent less liable, meaning that you will receive 15 percent less in financial compensation. If you are found to be 50 percent or more at fault for the car accident, you will be barred from financial recovery.