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Law theme,mallet of the judge, law enforcement officers, evidence Lesiones Personales Contributory Negligence: What It Is and How It Affects Your Injury Claim

When you have been hurt in an accident, one of the first fears people have is that someone will say the crash was partly their fault and use that to refuse to pay. In most states, partial fault will only reduce your compensation, not wipe it out completely. But a small group of states still use a very harsh rule called contributory negligence.

Feb 28, 2026

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