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  • October 19, 2022

What is contributory negligence in personal injury cases?

When someone is injured, the person who caused the injury may try to convince the court that the injured person was negligent and partially responsible for the accident. This defense is called contributory negligence and is a common exception to the general rule that everyone is responsible for their own actions. If the injured person...

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