I’ve had way too many times where I’ve tried to stab an enemy with a reach attack, and in doing so almost murder my follower to death.
Sometimes it feels like I’m more of a threat to my followers than the zombies. Even with lots of torso armor I’ve managed to get their torso health from full to two bars before, causing a lot of bleeding as well.
At least they realize it’s an accident so they don’t get pissy about it.