Because of the harshness of the all-or-nothing contributory negligence rule, nearly all states have now substituted the last clear chance doctrine for contributory negligence.

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The last clear chance doctrine is not a substitute for contributory negligence; rather, it is a legal principle that allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partially at fault, provided the defendant had the last opportunity to avoid the accident. Many states have moved from contributory negligence to comparative negligence systems instead.

Because of the Harshness of the All-Or-Nothing Contributory Negligence Rule