Yes. In most cases, you can recover money even if you are partly to blame for the accident. In California, this is known as “comparative fault.” It means the amount you recover in damages may be reduced by the percentage you are found to be at fault for the resulting injury. Be honest with your lawyer about all of the facts.  Doing so, even if there are bad facts that may mean you are partially at fault, will help minimize the risk that the bad facts will reduce the amount of money you receive.