Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified the rules of comparative negligence in car accident lawsuits permits partial recovery of damages, even though the other party was partially to blame. This idea was created to make the process more equitable for both parties. A court may reduce the amount of financial compensation payable if the person who is partly responsible for an accident to reflect their part in the cause. Pure comparative negligence can also be used in a few states. It is used to determine who was more respo