Brad is drunk and driving his car 20 miles over the speed limit. He hits Angelina, who is crossing the street against a red light. Angelina has over $95,000 in medical bills and has significant pain and suffering. If Angelina sues in a state that still follows the theory of contributory negligence, she will get nothing.

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In contributory negligence states, if a party's own negligence contributes to or causes his or her injury, even minutely, that party recovers nothing.

Brad Is Drunk and Driving His Car 20 Miles Over