Can I still file a claim if the accident was partly my fault?
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Can I still file a claim if the accident was partly my fault? Yes, in many cases you still
can. Just because you may have been partly at fault does not mean you automatically lose your
right to make a claim. In a lot of states the law allows an injured person to recover damages even
when they share some of the blame. What usually happens is that the value of the claim gets
reduced based on that percentage of fault. So, for example, if you were found 20% at fault your
recovery may be reduced by 20%. That is very different from having no case at all. This is
where people get tripped up. They assume partial fault means they should not pursue the claim,
and the insurance company is usually more than happy to let them believe that. But fault is
often disputed, and the first version of the story is not always the right one. The bottom
line is this. If you were hurt, do not assume you are out of options just because you may have
been partly responsible. Have the case reviewed, look at the evidence, and find out what the law
in your state actually allows. You may still have a strong claim.