Medical Malpractice Calculator · California
Comparative Fault Reduction Calculator
California follows pure comparative fault, so if a patient were found partly at fault, recovery would be reduced by that percentage rather than barred. Patient fault is uncommon in malpractice cases, but this tool illustrates how the reduction works.
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Important: This is a simple illustration of how comparative fault reduces recovery; it is not a valuation. Fault percentages are determined by the facts and the parties, and patient fault is uncommon in malpractice cases. Actual outcomes depend on the evidence and your state's damage rules.
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