If you are the victim of someone else’s negligence, such as a drunk driver, then you may be more likely to recover compensation without needing to prove your case in a court trial. You may also need special help if your case is being tried under comparative negligence. If the comparative negligence doctrine is used for your case, you will likely require extensive legal assistance. Under Texas law, both drivers can be considered negligent parties who are partially responsible for the accident. Responsible parties are generally liable for paying some amount of compensation to the victim of the car accident. As for whether you are considered responsible for your accident, your legal team will gather evidence to prove your degree of liability for the accident.