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50-percent rule

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A quick definition of 50-percent rule:

The 50-percent rule is a principle that determines how much responsibility each person has in a situation where someone is hurt or something is damaged. It means that the amount of fault is divided based on the percentage of responsibility each person has. If someone is found to be more than 50% responsible, they cannot receive any compensation. If someone is found to be less than 50% responsible, they will receive compensation, but it will be reduced based on their percentage of fault. This is also called the modified-comparative-negligence doctrine.

A more thorough explanation:

The 50-percent rule is a legal principle that determines the liability for negligence in a lawsuit. It states that the responsibility for damages caused by negligence is divided among the parties involved based on the percentage of fault assigned to each party.

For example, if a car accident occurs and the court determines that the plaintiff is 30% responsible for the accident, and the defendant is 70% responsible, the plaintiff can only recover 70% of the damages. However, if the plaintiff is found to be 50% or more responsible for the accident, they cannot recover any damages.

The 50-percent rule is also known as the modified-comparative-negligence doctrine. It is different from the pure-comparative-negligence doctrine, which allows the plaintiff to recover damages even if they are more than 50% responsible for the accident.

Overall, the 50-percent rule is a way to ensure that each party is held accountable for their share of the responsibility in a negligence case.

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Hi everybody, I am applying to schools this August. I could use some brief help with optics for my personal statement, as I am a first-gen student in every regard--even at the high school graduate level.
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darthaifos33
22:42
Hey Everyone, I am also applying this cycle and have a question about my personal statement. I want to become a lawyer because of a personal trauma I experienced in the past. Is this too sensitive of a topic to mention in a PS? I won't go into detail and only mention it as it relates to my inspiration to be a lawyer.
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23:18
Yo! LSD has an AI consultant named Molly to help detect for red flags and trauma dumping in personal statements. You can try it at no charge by signing up for a free trial of LSD+. Think it gives you like two weeks for free or something though so be mindful of how advanced you are in PS drafts. Might want to time it so you have access when it’s most important.
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@darthaifos33: this is just my opinion but I think it’s important to try and keep things positive if you can because it will reflect well on you if you can. I’ve been fortunate to read a lot of PSs as an lsat tutor and I’ve gotta say there is a lot of darkness in the world. It’s cliche but that’s the perfect time for your heart to shine through! Also, always keep in mind you’re applying to a professional school so there has to be that relevance I think.
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23:22
Even though it’s impossible try to imagine a bunch of candidates who have had it way harder than what you’re saying but are also big about it. That’s why I think it looks better to be positive if you can about trauma even though it can be hard af.
darthaifos33
23:53
Of course! I plan to positvely weave it through my narrative and relevant professional experience in a way that isn't too dark or anything like that. I just wasn't sure if it was a big taboo or anything like that
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@TacitSplendidShrew: @darthaifos33 https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1jsyd1Mq8RlyMVqli_BW9z1uxY2SzNtFK?sort=13&direction=a definitely try molly and check this link out as well! The only thing about molly is some apps ask if you used AI to write your statement so be mindful of what they’re asking/what you’re using molly for!
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am I considered KJD if I am applying the summer right after May graduation?
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no because you’ll have a full year before you start school
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Dkkm11
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In my opinion thats close enough @darthaifos33
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