What is Comparative Fault?
December 2019
Wisconsin follows the law of comparative fault. You do not have to be completely blameless in order to have a valid personal injury claim. A jury or fact finder will determine the amount of fault attributable to all of the parties involved in a lawsuit. These types of cases are often called cases of "shared responsibility." After determining the amount of fault, an injured person may still be able to recover if they are not more than fifty percent responsible for causing the accident. The rules regarding comparative negligence can be difficult and complicated and this is especially the case where a where multiple parties are involved.
At Herrick & Hart, we have been helping the injured for over 65 years. If you have a question regarding a personal injury claim you should contact one of our personal injury lawyers. Herrick & Hart offers a free consultation on personal injury cases.