What if I am partially responsible for the accident that caused my injury?

South Carolina follows a comparative negligence rule that allows an injured party to file a personal injury claim even if he or she partially caused the accident, as long as that level of responsibility doesn’t exceed the responsibility of the other party. However, a court will reduce any damages award by the percentage of responsibility that the injured party bears. For example, if a court determines that you were 10 percent responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, the court will reduce your compensation by 10 percent.