What was the impact of Contributory Negligence on victim compensation?

Contributory negligence is a legal doctrine that states that if a victim is found to have any degree of fault in the incident that caused their injury, they may be entirely barred from recovering damages. This means that if the victim is determined to have contributed to their injury in any way, even minimally, they will not receive any compensation. This principle places a heavy burden on victims, as their own actions can completely negate their ability to seek damages, which can be particularly harsh and often perceived as unjust.

In contrast, the other options suggest some form of compensation or rights for victims regardless of their fault, which does not align with the strict nature of contributory negligence. The option stating that victims are compensated fully, or even partially based on fault, does not reflect the all-or-nothing nature of this doctrine. Similarly, the idea that victims can sue others regardless of their own fault is not compatible with contributory negligence since it focuses on the complete denial of compensation based on the victim’s share of fault.