After Cindy crashes into Nancy's mailbox while driving drunk, she gets out of her car, trips over Nancy's sidewalk, falls and breaks her arm. She then sues Nancy for the medical bills related to her broken arm. They are in a state that follows the doctrine of comparative negligence. What is the likely outcome of Cindy's lawsuit against Nancy?

While Cindy's actions contribute to the accident, a comparative negligence system allows for recovery even if she is partially at fault. The reduction in damages corresponds to her degree of negligence rather than a complete bar to recovery, meaning she can still receive compensation that reflects her situation.

Cindy’s intoxication may affect her degree of negligence, but it does not automatically result in the dismissal of her case. Courts typically consider the specifics of the accident, and intoxication alone doesn't preclude a claim in comparative negligence jurisdictions.

Nancy’s liability insurance may cover some of the damages, but it won't cover all of Cindy's medical bills due to her shared responsibility for the accident. Under comparative negligence, any award to Cindy will be reduced based on her own level of fault, so she cannot expect full coverage.