Comparative negligence by a plaintiff results in the plaintiff's being completely unable to recover.

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Comparative negligence means that the plaintiff's recovery may be reduced based on their percentage of fault, but being partially at fault does not completely bar them from recovering damages. However, in some states, if the plaintiff is found to be more than 50% at fault, they may be barred from recovering any damages.

Comparative Negligence by a Plaintiff Results in the Plaintiff's Being