Doctrines of Negligence

a.       Contributory negligence doctrine: Π’s own carelessness contributed to their injuries, and therefore, can collect nothing from a Δ

b.      Last clear chance doctrine: Π is NOT barred from recovery by his own negligence IF the Δ had the “last clear chance” to avoid the harm by the use of care, but failed to do so. Generally applied to cases where the Π was helpless or inattentive and the Δ became aware of the danger but did nothing to prevent it

c.       Comparative negligence doctrine: Reduced recoveries by negligent Πs in proportion to Π’s own negligence