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What if I was partially at fault in a car accident – can I still recover?

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The answer to that question is yes, you can still recover in New Jersey, but in New Jersey, we we’re a comparative fault
state. So, you have to be 50% or less at fault. Think of it like a scale. If
you’re 51% at fault and the other person is 49% at fault, you recover nothing. If it’s
50/50, fine. or if you’re less than 50% fine, but you can’t be more than 50% at fault in order to recover for bodily injury in New Jersey.

Parsippany, NJ personal injury attorney Christopher Masmunno talks about recovering even if you were partially at fault in a car accident. He discusses New Jersey’s comparative fault rule, explaining that an injured person may still recover damages even if they share some responsibility for an accident. He points out that an individual must be 50% or less at fault to remain eligible for compensation. He emphasizes that anyone found to be more than 50% responsible for the accident cannot recover damages for bodily injuries under New Jersey law.

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