Partial fault doesn’t eliminate recovery chances in comparative negligence states, though it proportionally reduces compensation based on fault percentage. Cases succeed when plaintiff fault stays below 50-51% in modified comparative negligence jurisdictions like Nevada. Strong advocacy minimizing your fault percentage while maximizing defendant responsibility improves net recovery despite shared fault. Common scenarios like failing to wear seatbelts or speeding might reduce but not eliminate compensation for injuries. Juries often sympathize with plaintiffs making minor mistakes when defendants commit more serious violations causing accidents. Your attorney should acknowledge unavoidable fault while presenting mitigating circumstances and focusing on defendant’s greater responsibility. Comparative fault becomes less significant in cases involving drunk driving or intentional acts overshadowing minor plaintiff negligence. Success requires honest case evaluation and strategic presentation minimizing your fault percentage through evidence and expert testimony.