What if I contributed to the accident?
Did you know that being partly at fault does not bar you from recovering damages from the other driver in Kentucky? Kentucky follows a pure comparative negligence rule for traffic accident liability, which means you can recover compensation even if you contributed more than 50 percent to the accident.
However, it is important to note that your percentage of fault decreases your recovery. For example, if you were 25 percent at fault and the other driver was 75 percent at fault, the other driver would be liable for 75 percent of your damages. This means you would be entitled to 75 percent of your damages demand (e.g., $75,000 of $100,000). Our injury attorneys can help prove fault and percent of fault so that you can recover the most money possible.