If a defendant can prove ________,the plaintiff can recover a share of the jury's verdict,depending on the relative fault of each party.

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Comparative negligence is a legal doctrine that allows for allocation of fault between the plaintiff and defendant in a personal injury lawsuit. Under comparative negligence, if the plaintiff is partially responsible for their own injuries, their damages award is reduced by their percentage of fault. This means that even if the plaintiff is partially at fault, they can still recover damages. In contrast, under contributory negligence, if the plaintiff is even slightly at fault, they cannot recover any damages at all. Partial comparative negligence and partial contributory negligence are not commonly used legal terms.

If a Defendant Can Prove ________,The Plaintiff Can Recover a Share