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What happens if I’m partially at fault for the accident?
What happens if I’m partially at fault for the accident?
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Minnesota has a comparative fault system, which means you compare the fault of all of the actors that brought the accident about. And so if an individual is 10 percent at fault, then a judge would take 10 percent off of the verdict at the end of the case. So partial fault results in smaller recoveries. But one thing that many people don’t realize is the insurance companies will try to foster this myth that injured people are partially at fault just for being there. And that is a common misconception. It is not the law in Minnesota. You’re not partially at fault just for being there. And no insurance company should tell you so.
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Rochester, MN personal injury lawyer Paul Dahlberg discusses how Minnesota’s comparative fault system works. He explains that in Minnesota, the comparative fault system is in place, which means that the fault of all parties involved in the accident is compared. If an individual is found to be 10 percent at fault, for example, a judge would deduct 10 percent from the final verdict. This means that partial fault can lead to reduced recoveries. However, it is important to note that there is a misconception perpetuated by insurance companies that injured individuals are partially at fault simply for being present. This is not the law in Minnesota, and no insurance company should claim otherwise.
