contributory negligence
- A rule barring recovery of damages by a personal injury plaintiff if they are even slightly at fault for the accident, applied in a few states
- Because of contributory negligence, despite the reckless driving of the other person, John couldn't get any compensation since he had skipped the red light.
- In Maryland, Mary had an injury but since she was partially at fault, under the doctrine of contributory negligence, she received no damages.
- In a recent car accident, the cyclist's lack of helmet was considered contributory negligence, denying him any compensation.
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