Traffic Accidents
Comparative Negligence
Court may reduce damages when the victim shares fault. In traffic accidents, compensation is adjusted by fault ratio (e.g., 20% victim fault reduces award by 20%).
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民法722条2項
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Q. What does Comparative Negligence mean?
Court may reduce damages when the victim shares fault. In traffic accidents, compensation is adjusted by fault ratio (e.g., 20% victim fault reduces award by 20%).
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