Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified rules on comparative negligence in car accident lawsuits allows partial recovery of damages even if the other party may be partially to blame. This idea was created to ensure that the process is fair for both sides. A court can limit the amount of financial compensation if an individual is partially at fault for the accident in order to reflect their involvement. Pure comparative negligence can also be applied in some states. It is applied to determine whose actions were more at f