1. U.S. Code
  2. title 46
  3. subtitle III
  4. chapter 303
  5. § 30304

View all text of Chapter 303 [§ 30301 - § 30308]

§ 30304. Contributory negligence

In an action under this chapter, contributory negligence of the decedent is not a bar to recovery. The court shall consider the degree of negligence of the decedent and reduce the recovery accordingly.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1511.)

CITE AS: 46 USC 30304