Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence Modified comparative negligence rules in car accident lawsuits permits partial recovery of damages even if the other party was partially to the fault. This concept was developed to make the process more fair for both parties. If a person is partially responsible for an accident, the court may reduce the value of their financial compensation in order to reflect their part in the accident. Pure comparative negligence can also be applied in some states. It is used to determine who was the mos