There are, however, some things which may bar your right to compensation (or at least reduce the amount of compensation you are able to receive), such as:
If you are partially or fully to blame for your accident or injury (having caused it or contributed to its occurrence in some way)
If you failed to take action to mitigate your injuries (like not going to the hospital) or took actions that worsened your injury
If you knowingly and willingly participated in a dangerous activity