Tennessee Jury Instruction - 7.7.1 General Instruction - Comparative Negligence Defense

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-7-7-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Tennessee Jury Instruction — 7.7.1 GeneraInstructionio— - Comparative Negligence Defense is an important aspect of personal injury cases in Tennessee. This instruction explains the principle of comparative negligence and its role in determining liability and damages in a lawsuit. Comparative negligence is a legal doctrine that allows the jury to assign a percentage of fault to each party involved in the accident or incident. Under this defense, even if the plaintiff is partially responsible for their injuries, they may still recover damages from the other party involved, but the amount of damages will be reduced in proportion to their assigned percentage of fault. This jury instruction serves as a guideline for the jury to comprehend the concept of comparative negligence and apply it appropriately to the case at hand. It informs the jury that they must determine the percentage of negligence for both the plaintiff and the defendant(s) based on the evidence and arguments presented during the trial. The instruction emphasizes the importance of individuals exercising reasonable care for their own safety and the potential impact of their actions on the overall outcome of the case. By considering comparative negligence, the jury is tasked with examining the extent to which each party's actions contributed to the accident and apportioning responsibility accordingly. Different types of Tennessee Jury Instruction — 7.7.1 GeneraInstructionio— - Comparative Negligence Defense may include variations based on specific scenarios or liability issues. For example: 1. Comparative negligence in automobile accidents: This instruction may provide specific guidance for cases involving car accidents, addressing factors such as speeding, failing to yield, distracted driving, or drunk driving. 2. Comparative negligence in premises liability cases: This type of instruction may focus on accidents that occur on someone's property, such as slip and fall incidents, where the injured party may have contributed to the accident due to their own lack of awareness or recklessness. 3. Comparative negligence in product liability cases: Instructions specific to product liability may address situations where a defective product caused harm, but the injured party may have misused the product or ignored safety warnings. Overall, Tennessee Jury Instruction — 7.7.1 GeneraInstructionio— - Comparative Negligence Defense allows the jury to fairly assess the actions and responsibilities of all parties involved, ensuring a balanced approach to determining liability and damages in personal injury cases.