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        "text": "Workers' compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits for work-related injuries, regardless of who was at fault. It covers medical care and lost wages but typically limits your ability to sue your employer directly for pain and suffering. A personal injury claim, conversely, requires proving negligence by another party to recover damages like pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages. In some cases, you might have both a workers' compensation claim and a third-party personal injury claim if someone other than your employer caused your work injury.",
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