Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence The modified comparative negligence rule in the case of car accidents is a legal concept which allows for partial reimbursement of damages even when the other party was partially at the fault. This concept was developed to ensure that the process is equitable for both parties. If a person is partly at fault for an accident, the court could reduce the value of their financial compensation to reflect the contribution they made to the accident. Pure comparative negligence can also be used in