There are a lot of accidents in which the victim was partially at fault. That is why most states have comparative negligence laws to address these situations.
In Nevada, you can recover compensation as long as your percentage of fault for the accident is not greater than the combined negligence of the defendant or defendants. This is often referred to as the 51 percent rule.
You can recover compensation as long as your percentage of fault is less than 51 percent. If your percentage of fault is 51 percent or more, you will be barred from receiving compensation.
If your percentage of fault is below 51 percent, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. In other words, a claimant who is 25 percent at fault would receive only $75,000 of a $100,000 settlement.
The Las Vegas motorcycle accident lawyers at our firm are well-versed in the state’s comparative negligence law. We will help ensure it is applied fairly in your claim to receive the compensation you deserve.
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