How does contributory negligence affect pedestrian accident cases in North Carolina?
July 29, 2024 – Eric Richardson
North Carolina is one of the few states that follow the strict contributory negligence rule, meaning if the pedestrian is found even slightly at fault, they may not be able to claim compensation from any other party at fault.
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