So, the short answer is yes. If you run out into the middle of the street, into the middle of a highway for no reason in the middle of the night, and get hit by a car, you’re probably going to be found at least partially at fault for that injury that you sustain. Another example, if someone crosses against a signal or suddenly steps into traffic in a crosswalk, they may share responsibility with another party. In California, the rule of comparative negligence applies, which means that your compensation could be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. Even so, you may still recover damages if the other driver was also negligent. For example, if they were speeding or if they were not paying attention.
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