Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer - Article

What is comparative negligence?

Comparative negligence is a legal doctrine that allows you to win compensation for an injury even if you are partially responsible for the accident. The damages you can be awarded will be adjusted to reflect your share of the blame. For example, if you are 20% responsible for an accident, and the other party is 80% responsible, they may be ordered to pay for 80% of your medical expenses.

In Illinois, you can only file a personal injury claim if you are less than 50% responsible for the accident. If a judge determines that the accident was primarily your fault, your claim may be dismissed. To make sure your case is strong enough to help you win compensation, contact Chicago comparative negligence attorneys Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., at 312-466-8200.