Under workers’ compensation, you can still collect basic benefits if you made a mistake. However, in a third-party civil lawsuit, North Carolina’s strict contributory negligence rule completely bars recovery if you are found even 1% at fault.
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What happens if I am found partially at fault for my workplace injury?
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