In a situation where an injured party in an accident is partly to blame for the accident, which of the following is most likely to be true under a contributory negligence system?
A)The injured party cannot recover any damages because it is partially negligent in the case.
B)The injured party can recover damages only if his fault in causing the accident is 49% or less.
C)The plaintiff can claim for three times the damage if the defendant is the only one at fault.
D)The injured party cannot claim damages unless the defendant consents to it.

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Under a contributory negligence system, if the injured party is found to be at all negligent in the incident that caused their injuries, they are barred from recovering any damages. This is a strict approach compared to comparative negligence systems, where the injured party's damages may be reduced by their percentage of fault but not completely barred unless their fault reaches a certain threshold (e.g., 50% or more).

In a Situation Where an Injured Party in an Accident