Lawyers debate this issue. Our attorneys believe it is not contributory negligence under Maryland law to not wear eye protection even if it is found that such protection would limit your injuries. (But, boy, wearing eye protection is a good idea. The American Academy of Ophthalmology tells us that 90% of the 2,000 U.S. workers suffer EVERY DAY, and 90 percent of these accidents can be avoided by wearing eye protection.)