The vast domain of personal injury law has its unique set of challenges. In North Carolina, an interesting and often debated legal concept known as Contributory Negligence or “Contrib” all too often takes center stage.
Distinctively, while most states in the US employ the Comparative Negligence approach, North Carolina remains steadfast in its application of the defense Contributory Negligence.
This can play a crucial role in determining the fate of a personal injury claim, including those stemming from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and trucking accidents.