Yes, you may still have a valid case even if you were partially at fault for your car accident. New York recognizes pure comparative negligence, meaning the court will determine each driver's percentage of fault and apply that percentage to any damages that are awarded. While some states place limits that restrict a plaintiff from recovering compensation if he or she is less negligent than the defendant, New York allows plaintiffs to recover compensation regardless of their share of fault. In other words, if you are found to be 90% at fault for causing an accident, you may still recover damages for the defendant's 10% of blame, though your recovery will be reduced by 90%.