Download Table
Apportionment of Fault Rules
States have taken varied approaches in how they apportion fault in negligence cases, employing either contributory negligence or a pure or modified form of comparative negligence. Some are based on common law, while others are codified.
This chart identifies each state’s theory of fault, and its laws governing joint and several liability and apportionment of fault to third parties.
Download your complimentary copy now.