The workers’ compensation structure in North Carolina was established to protect both employers and employees when a work-related injury or accident occurs. Victims benefit because they are not required to prove that the employer’s negligent or dangerous conduct caused the injury. Regardless of who was at fault, most workers who are hurt on the job can obtain the compensation they need to pay their bills. Employers benefit from the workers’ compensation system because there is typically a limit to the amount of damages employers can be held responsible for.