If an accident was partially your fault, and assuming another driver was at fault, then you may still be able to collect damages. Many times, multiple parties can be found at fault in an accident. Illinois is a comparative fault state, meaning that the fault of multiple parties is determined on a percentage basis. If the case were to be tried in front of a jury, a question similar to this is asked and the jury may determine percentages of fault (Taking the percentage of fault that caused the collision to be 100%, what percentage to you attribute to: the defendant, ____% and the injured plaintiff, ____%). A finding of fault on the part of the injured party or plaintiff typically reduces the damage awarded to that person. If an injured party is more at fault than any defendant, the injured party recovers nothing. An experienced attorney will help you assess these issues at the beginning of your case and throughout your claim.