Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified the rules of comparative negligence in car accident lawsuits allows partial recovery of damages, even if the other party may be partially to the fault. This concept was developed to make the process more equitable for both parties. If a person is partly at fault for an accident, the court could reduce the amount of their financial compensation so that it reflects their contribution to the accident. Pure comparative negligence can also be used in a few states. It is used to determi