Alaska Workers’ Comp: Don’t Lose $50K to the 1-Year Subrogation Trap!
The AK Subrogation Trap Quick Takeaways * The Trap: Alaska has a "Two-Tiered" statute of limitations. If the employee doesn't sue the third party in 1 year, the claim is automatically assigned to you. * The Rule: Alaska Statute 23.30.015...
Continue ReadingAlabama Workers’ Comp: Don’t Lose Out on Subrogation Rights!
The Alabama Subrogation Trap Quick Takeaways The Trap: Alabama allows you to recover medical expenses and wage payments, but only if your agent files the lien correctly under Statute 25-5-11. The Rule: You have a "Third-Party" right of recovery. If...
Continue ReadingColorado Workers’ Comp Subrogation: Are You Missing Out?
The Colorado Subrogation Opportunity Quick Takeaways The Rule: Colorado Statute § 8-41-203 creates an automatic assignment of recovery rights to the insurance carrier. The Opportunity: The carrier has an "Independent" right to sue. If the employee settles, the carrier can...
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The Iowa Subrogation Trap Quick Takeaways The Rule: Iowa Code § 85.22 gives you a lien on third-party recoveries, but only if you follow the 90-Day Demand Rule. The Trap: If you want to sue the third party yourself, you...
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