46 U.S.C. § 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 .)