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How is Fault Determined?

Your Business is Our Business Request Free Consultation *First Name *Last Name *Phone *E-Mail Address How can we help? Submit Request Property & Casualty Property & Casualty Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Litigation Auto Liability Fire Claim Flood/Water/Mold Sinkhole Claims Structural Defects Business & Corporate Litigation Business & Corporate Litigation Commercial Litigation Breach of Contract Family Law Family Law Alimony Divorce Property Division Timesharing & Parenting Plans How is fault determined in a Florida auto accident case? In Florida, we now have what’s called comparative negligence. Comparative negligence is essentially a determination between all the parties that are involved in an accident. The jury will determine and assess what percentage of fault each party bears for that accident. It used to be contributory negligence, where if you were the plaintiff, or you were suing somebody, and you were at least 1% or 10% at-fault, then you were barred from bringing a claim. That’s no longer the case. Here, we have comparative negligence. Liability is going to be determined by a jury. HD Law Partners is proud to be your trusted full-service law firm Quick Links Property & Casualty Business & Corporate Litigation Family Law Contact Us Careers Get In Touch 2002 North Lois Avenue Suite 510 Tampa, FL 33607 813-253-5333 Contact Us