Yes. The state of California follows a pure comparative negligence system. That means if you were partially liable for your accident, you can still file a claim against the other liable parties, but your financial recovery will be reduced by your own percentage of fault. For example, if you incurred $500,000 in damages but you were 20% at fault for the incident, you could recover up to $400,000.
About Michael Waks
Michael Waks is an aggressive advocate for people who have suffered because of someone else’s actions. Michael decided to become a personal injury lawyer when, while clerking at a legal defense firm during law school, he witnessed and was infuriated by asbestos manufacturers spending millions to avoid taking responsibility for the egregious injuries they caused. Immediately after passing the bar, Michael opened his own firm in Long Beach, CA to help the victims of personal injury accidents get every benefit owed them under the law.