Volunteer Firefighters Compensation Coverage

Summary

Volunteer firefighters and rescue squad workers in North Carolina are eligible for workers compensation if injured on duty. However, benefits can be reduced if contributory negligence is involved, as outlined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-12(3).

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Can you cite the statute that reduces their benefits in the case of contributory negligence
In North Carolina, contributory negligence can affect workers' compensation claims. The relevant statute is N.C. Gen. Stat. § *-*(*), which addresses the reduction of benefits due to willful negligence.
Is there a specific incident or more details you'd like to know about this statute?