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        "text": "Workers' compensation is a no-fault insurance system designed to provide benefits for work-related injuries, regardless of who was at fault. It covers medical expenses and lost wages, but generally prevents you from suing your employer for pain and suffering. A personal injury lawsuit, conversely, requires proving negligence by another party to recover damages, which can include medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering. You might pursue a personal injury claim if a third party, not your employer, was responsible for your workplace injury.",
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