Under California’s pure comparative fault law, an auto accident victim can still claim damages, even if their injuries were not entirely caused by someone else’s negligence.
For example, if you were in a motor vehicle accident because a distracted driver failed to stop at a red light, but the accident investigators determined that you were speeding at the time of the accident, the court may determine that you were 20% liable for your injuries. Under California law, you could still collect 80% of your damages.