negligence only applies in Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia. The District of Columbia largely follows the contributory negligence model, but with exceptions for motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians and bicycles. Indiana applies pure contributory negligence to medical malpractice cases and tort claims against governmental entities. In the other 45 states in the U.S., plaintiff's recovery is simply diminished by the extent to which he or she contributed to the harm under principles of comparative negligence, with some states using a mixed model of comparative and contributory negligence. A state with a mixed model may, for example, prevent a plaintiff from recovering damages if the plaintiff is determined to bear more than 50% of the responsibility for his or her own injury. It is not a defense to any intentional tort. United Kingdom In England and Wales, it is not possible to defeat a claim under contributory negligence and therefore completely deny the victim compensation. It does however allow for a reduction in damages recoverable to the extent that the court sees fit. In England and Wales, it is not a defense to the tort of conversion or trespass to chattels. India In India compensation in favour of victim gets reduced in proportion with his negligence. See also Comparative negligence Comparative responsibility Damages Last clear chance In pari delicto References External links Worldlii links to resources on the subject of damages Tort law Law of negligence Legal doctrines and principles