Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault for a truck accident?

Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault for a truck accident?

Possibly, yes. Georgia follows a modified comparative fault rule under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. You can recover damages as long as your share of fault is less than 50%. However, your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault — so if a jury finds you 20% at fault, your damages are reduced by 20%. This makes having an experienced attorney critical, as trucking company lawyers will work hard to inflate your percentage of fault.