Imputed Fault Law
 
Leslie Greene and Minica A. Creque v. Fedex Ground Package System, Inc.

Charlotte, North Carolina personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on auto negligence theories.

North Carolina's strict rules on determining fault in car accidents are known as “pure contributory negligence” laws. This means that the victim has to be 100 percent free of fault for the accident in order to receive compensation. Unfortunately, this task can ... More...
   $1 (02-15-2024 - NC)

John L. Galbreath v. Shawn P. Samsel, Roberts Trucking Company, LLC, and Wavepoint Trucking Company, LLC

Raleigh, North Carolina personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the Robeson County Superior Court, 23-CVS-286, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

North Carolina's strict rules on determining fault in car accidents are known as “pure contributory negligence” laws. ... More...
   $1 (02-21-2024 - NC)

Courtney Coulon, et al. v. Rasier, LLC, et al.

Washington, DC personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, 2022 CA 000031 V, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

Unlike most states, Washington D.C. is a contributory negligence state. Under contributory negligence rules, victims cannot ... More...
   $1 (03-05-2024 - DC)

Julius E. Williams v. Douglas R. Shed

Richmond, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the General District Court for the City of Richmond, GV23004707-00, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

Some states follow a more enlightened version of the fault law called "comparative negligence." Alas, Virgi... More...
   $1 (03-08-2024 - VA)

Jerome Wade v. Aizhan Kadnbaeva and GTS Transportation Corporation

Roanoke, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the Montgomery County Circuit Court, CL-22002004-00, and was removed to federal court by the Dfendant.

Some states follow a more enlightened version of the fault law called "comparative negligence." Alas, Virginia still chooses what is known ... More...
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Paula J. Wright v. Paul Raymond Cumberledge

Wheeling, West Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.

Under West Virginia's comparative negligence laws, an injury victim who is 50% or less at fault for an accident can recover compensation for their injuries. Their total amount of damages will then be reduced by the percentage that they were to blame for the accident.... More...
   $1 (01-29-2024 - WV)

Matthew R. Richter v. Alexis Danielle Elliot

Austin, Texas personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.

In Texas, we are a “modified” comparative negligence state. Under the Texas modified comparative negligence standard, you can sue for damages even if you are partially at fault for an accident. However, if you are found to be more than 50% to blame for an accident, you canno... More...
   $1 (03-04-2024 - TX)

Elijah Toler v. Edward Canterbury, III and Faircloth Roofing, Inc.

Charleston, West Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence theories.

Under West Virginia's comparative negligence laws, an injury victim who is 50% or less at fault for an accident can recover compensation for their injuries. Their total amount of damages will then be reduced by the percentage that they were to blame for the accident.

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   $1 (03-04-2024 - WV)

Tania Barreiro, et al. v. North American Van Lines

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.

This case was filed in the Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County, 230400387, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

In Pennsylvania, you can recover compensation for a personal injury claim as long as the level of fault is not more than ... More...
   $0 (02-20-2024 - PA)

Jameel Jackson Matthews v. Quick Serve Enterprises, Inc., and Sheheen Gas, Inc.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence theory.

n Pennsylvania, a plaintiff can recover compensation for a personal injury claim as long as the level of fault is not more than 50% of the total fault. An action to recover damages must be started within two years, and those damages can include medical bills, lost wages... More...
   $1 (02-15-2024 - PA)

Wendy Ratchford v. Manpreet Singh and Punj Aab Trucking, Inc.

Scranton, Pennsylvania personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, 24-CV-736, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

Pennsylvania follows a 51 percent comparative negligence rule, which means you can recover damages if you were less than 51 p... More...
   $1 (03-05-2024 - PA)

Tawfik Atik v. Talisha Thomas and Rapid Transport, Inc.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a auto negligence theory.

Pennsylvania follows a 51 percent comparative negligence rule, which means you can recover damages if you were less than 51 percent at fault. If you are found to carry more than 50 percent of the fault for the accident, you will be unable to seek compen... More...
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Nenad Duric v. Cevilval Williams and Schneider National Carriers, inc.

Newark, New Jersey personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.

Under New Jersey's Comparative Negligence law, an individual's fault for the accident cannot be more than the individual from whom damages are sought. Therefore, recovery of damages is permitted when each person in a 2 car accident is 50% at fault, but not if you are mor... More...
   $1 (02-26-2024 - NJ)

Marlon McCorkell, et al. v. Kerry Dickson, et al.

Camden, New Jersey personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence theories.

Under New Jersey's Comparative Negligence law, an individual's fault for the accident cannot be more than the individual from whom damages are sought. Therefore, recovery of damages is permitted when each person in a 2 car accident is 50% at fault, but not if you are more at fault tha... More...
   $1 (02-22-2024 - NJ)

Brian Cherry v. Arcbest Logistics, Inc., et al.

Trenton, New Jersey personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON COUNTY, HNT-L000461-20, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

Under New Jersey's Comparative Negligence law, an individual's fault for the accident cannot be more than ... More...
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Patricia A. Lynn-Ford v. Michael Lee Shores and Salson Logistics, Inc.

Syracuse, New York personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on wrongful death auto negligence theories.

New York's contributory negligence law allows injured individuals to recover compensation for their injuries in proportion to the fault of others. Compensation is diminished by whatever percentage of fault is attributable to the injured party.... More...
   $1 (03-04-2024 - NY)

Eury Tavarez Hernandez v. Domino's Pizza LLC, et al.

Brooklyn, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence theories.


ORDER granting #9 Motion to Amend: The Stipulation to discontinue the action as to Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., without prejudice, and to substitute Domino's Pizza LLC in its place.
New York's contributory negligence law allows injured individuals to recover compen... More...
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Elbis Garcia-Espinal v. Midland Transport Limited, et al.

New Haven, Connecticut personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.

Connecticut utilizes a version known as modified comparative negligence. Under this system, the plaintiff can only recover damages if they are found to be less than 51 percent at fault for the accident and any resulting injuries.

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Jhung W. Jhung v. Penelope C. Arnold

Providence, Rhode Island personal injury car wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.

"Rhode Island is a "fault" state, which means that the at-fault driver is responsible for the damages and injuries caused in a car accident. To determine liability, the following three factors are considered: 1. Negligence: Negligence refers to a person's failure to ... More...
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Thulio Felisberto v. David Dumdey and Dana Transport, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the Middlesex Superior Court, 1981CV01345 and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

Under Massachusetts' comparative negligence doctrine, the award for damages the plaintiff may receive is reduced based on his/her degree of ... More...
   $1 (02-28-2024 - MA)

Lakevia Mayes v. Fedex Ground Package System Inc., d/b/a Fedex Ground

Boston, Massachusetts personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.


Under Massachusetts' comparative negligence doctrine, the award for damages the plaintiff may receive is reduced based on his/her degree of fault. A plaintiff can recover damages for his/her injuries if he/she is less than 51% at fault for the accident.
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   $1 (03-02-2024 - MA)

Ashton Donovan v. Hayden Cook and Dominck Johnson

Norman, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on atuo negligence theories.

Oklahoma has a modified comparative negligence law. Under this rule, a car accident victim who shares the blame for a crash may recover compensation as long as they are not more at fault for the accident than the defendant. The accident victim's compensation is reduced bas... More...
   $1 (02-01-2024 - OK)

Jose Fuentes Hernandez, et al. v. Estate of Jorge Pina

Norman, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence theories.

Oklahoma has a modified comparative negligence law. Under this rule, a car accident victim who shares the blame for a crash may recover compensation as long as they are not more at fault for the accident than the defendant. The accident victim's compensation is reduced based on their as... More...
   $1 (02-01-2024 - OK)

Jake Hanselman v. John Gravitt

El Reno, Oklahoma personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.

Oklahoma has a modified comparative negligence law. Under this rule, a car accident victim who shares the blame for a crash may recover compensation as long as they are not more at fault for the accident than the defendant. The accident victim's compensation is reduced based... More...
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Rodney Moss v. New Bern Transport Corporation

Miami, Florida personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.


Florida operates under the legal doctrine of “pure comparative negligence” for purposes of assigning parties involved in an accident their portion of the blame. Under this doctrine, the injured party's compensation is reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to t... More...
   $0 (02-22-2024 - FL)

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