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Mississippi: shared fault rules

Whether you can still recover money if you were partly at fault for an accident, and how much your share of fault costs you.

Fault system	Pure comparative negligence
When fault bars recovery	Up to 99% at fault: damages reduced by your share
Law	Miss. Code 11-7-15

Your share of fault usually reduces what you can recover by the same percentage. Insurers use this rule when negotiating, so it matters even if you never sue.

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How Mississippi compares

10 of 51 states and DC share this answer (Pure comparative negligence): Alaska, Arizona, California, Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington.

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How we checked this

Rules come from a statute-cited 2026 personal injury table and match a defense firm's 51-jurisdiction chart, including Florida's 2023 change to a 51% bar. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

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