If you have been involved in a car accident for any reason, you may be wondering if you can receive compensation. Washington is a comparative negligence state, which means that even if the plaintiff is deemed partially at fault for the accident, they may still be able to collect damages.
When the awarded compensation is determined, the amount the plaintiff receives is the original amount minus their percentage of fault. For example, if a plaintiff is awarded $50,000 but deemed 15 percent at fault, they will receive $42,500.