Subrogation issues are often among the most complicated aspects of a workers’ compensation claim. As simply defined by Black’s Law Dictionary, subrogation allows one party to recoup costs from another. In workers’ compensation claims, subrogation may allow an insurer or employer to recover costs paid from another party. One of the key things to know […]
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In California, businesses and organizations are required to provide no-fault workers’ compensation coverage to their employees. When someone gets hurt on the job, they can claim benefits. While workers’ compensation is usually the sole and exclusive remedy that an employee has against an employer, an injured worker may file a lawsuit directly against a negligent […]
Workers’ compensation benefits must be provided no matter who was at fault for the job-related accident. An injured employee can bring a claim for more medical coverage and disability benefits, even if the employer did nothing wrong. That being said, it is important for insurers, claims administrators, and employers to determine exactly how an accident […]