Malcolm was involved in an auto accident. He was judged to be 20% at fault in the accident and the other party was judged to be 80% at fault. Malcolm’s actual damages were $40,000. Under a pure comparative negligence rule, how much will Malcolm receive for his injuries?
Business · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Under a pure comparative negligence rule, Malcolm's compensation for his injuries would be determined based on the percentage of fault attributed to each party.
Malcolm was judged to be 20% at fault, and the other party was judged to be 80% at fault.
Malcolm's total damages were $40,000.
To calculate the amount Malcolm will receive for his injuries:
Malcolm's portion of fault (20%) = 20% of $40,000
Malcolm's portion of fault (20%) = 0.20 * $40,000
Malcolm's portion of fault (20%) = $8,000
Since he was found to be 20% at fault, he will receive compensation for the portion of the damages that wasn't his fault, which is $8,000.