Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault for the crash?

Reviewed by Jeffrey S. Altman · Florida Bar No. 159174 · Million Dollar Advocates Forum member · Reviewed 8 November 2026

Yes, under Florida's modified comparative negligence law, you can recover damages as long as you are 50 percent or less at fault for the accident. However, your total financial recovery will be reduced by your exact percentage of shared fault.

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