What’s an Example of Contributory Negligence?
March 5, 2020
When an event results in injury, one of the first questions on people’s minds is, “Whose fault was it?” When multiple parties may be at fault, it’s up to the jury to split the responsibility between all parties involved. So, how does the victim collect compensation? Continue reading to find out. Understanding Negligence A judge may find a party negligent if their behavior causes an unnecessary risk of injury to another party. Every state abides by a set of rules known as joint and several liabilities, which helps determine the compensation (amount) of damages (if any) the defendant