In some states, if a plaintiff is found to have contributed fifty percent or more of the negligence to a situation, then there may be no recovery from the defendant.

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This concept is known as "comparative negligence" and some states have a "50% bar rule" which means that if a plaintiff is found to have contributed 50% or more to the negligence in a situation, they cannot recover damages from the defendant. Other states have different percentages, such as a "51% bar rule" or a "modified comparative negligence" rule.

In Some States, If a Plaintiff Is Found to Have