Comparative negligence in Connecticut product liability cases determines how a case will progress, from identifying the at-fault party to the final compensation award a victim is entitled to. Knowing what type of negligence system will be used in your case can help you understand what to expect and how to prepare for your upcoming case.
If you have specific questions about your product liability case or want to know more about how Connecticut’s laws may impact your compensation after an injury, contact D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC. We offer free consultations so that injured consumers can have access to the answers and information they deserve. Contact us today to schedule yours.
There are numerous types of negligence that apply in personal injury cases, such as product liability claims. Each state determines which system to use, which means that product liability claims will vary from state to state.
Contributory negligence is a system used by some states that prevents injured accident victims from recovering compensation if they contributed to the accident in any way. When this negligence rule is used, an individual may be unable to recover damages even if they were only marginally responsible for the accident. Connecticut does not use this negligence system.
Pure comparative negligence allows people injured in an accident to potentially recover financial damages even if they are 99% at fault for the accident. Connecticut uses this type of negligence in product liability cases.
This system also decreases the money an injured party is awarded by their share of fault. State law describes a complex calculation system in which the proportionate share of liability is multiplied by recoverable economic and non-economic damages. In simpler terms, if you are found to be 15% at fault for your product liability accident, whatever compensation you are awarded will be decreased by 15%.
Your product liability attorney can determine the full extent and value of your claim so that your damages may be considered when compensation is calculated.
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