Comparative negligence is a legal concept that determines liability based on the degree of fault or carelessness of each party. In many states, including Florida, the law allows an injured person to recover some compensation if they can prove they were less than 50% responsible for their own damages in a car accident.
For example, suppose there are two parties involved. One was found to be 40% at fault, while the other was 60% at fault. According to comparative negligence law, the injured party could still file an injury claim. However, their negligence and car accident settlement received would be reduced by 40% — the amount of negligence they contributed toward the accident.