Yes. Missouri follows a pure comparative fault rule for tractor-trailer accident cases, which means that you can recover compensation even if you share some blame for the accident. Here is how comparative negligence works:
- A jury assigns each party a percentage of fault (if any)
- The court reduces your compensation by your percentage of fault
- You can still recover compensation even if you were mostly at fault
For example, if a jury awards you $100,000 in compensation, but determines that you bear 30 percent of the blame, your recovery will decrease by 30 percent, and you would ultimately receive $70,000.
