What if I was partly responsible for the accident?

Florida follows a comparative negligence system. This means that if you bear some responsibility for the accident that resulted in your injuries, your potential damages will be decreased proportionately to your degree of fault.
For instance, imagine your lawsuit proceeds to trial, and the jury awards you $100,000 in damages. However, the jury also determines that you are 30% responsible for the accident, while the other party is 70% responsible. Consequently, you would receive $70,000.