Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia still follow a system of contributory negligence.

• Why is comparative fault considered fairer than contributory negligence?
• Who determines the percentages of fault of the parties?
• What are the different forms of comparative negligence?
• What happens if both parties (plaintiff and defendant) are negligent?
• If you fall on a slippery floor in a store, can you sue for negligence?
• Where does the term good Samaritan come from?
• Can a Good Samaritan be held liable if he or she acts negligently even though they are trying to help?
• What if some unexpected event causes damage to a plaintiff after a defendant’s negligent act?
• Can an employer be held negligent if it retains or hires an employee who is dangerous to the public?
• Can a business be liable for injuries caused to its patrons by third parties?
• What was the case of Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Company concerning proximate causation?
• What are the two types of causation in tort cases?
• What is res ipsa loquitur?
• What is negligence perse?
• Are children held to the same standard of care as adults?
• What is a reasonable person ?
• What is negligence and what are the elements of a negligence claim?
• What are some defenses to intentional torts?
• Is there a tort that you can use or sue under if someone files false criminal charges against you?
• What are some other examples of intentional infliction of emotional distress?