People hear the words “shared fault” and assume the case is over before it starts. That’s not how Illinois law works. Let’s get one thing out of the way. Just because you were partly at fault doesn’t automatically mean you can’t recover compensation. Under comparative negligence, responsibility can be divided between the people involved in an accident, and that division can have a major impact on your claim. Understanding where you fall on that scale is far more important than assuming the accident was entirely your fault.

Key Takeaways

• Being partly at fault does not automatically mean you lose your

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