If you are partially at fault for a premises liability claim, your case may be affected. In the state of California, courts recognize comparative negligence laws.
To assess comparative negligence, a jury can assign a percentage value of fault to each party. This percentage of fault is then subtracted from the total damages you are ultimately eligible to recover.
For example, if your case is worth $10,000 and a jury decides that the slip and fall accident was 10% of your fault, you would clear $9,000 as an award.
It’s important to note: If you believe that you are partially responsible for your accident, do not admit this or speak about it to anyone. Admitting fault can cause serious roadblocks when attempting to prove your claim.
Instead, contact a slip and fall accident attorney as soon as possible. Your attorney can take the action needed to protect the value of your claim.