Subrogation Trap

Florida’s Subrogation Trap

Subrogation professionals must be aware that Florida’s collateral source statute contains a trap for the unwary. Under F.S.A. § 768.76 (6), if a provider of collateral source benefits (e.g., Med Pay or health insurance benefits) does not respond to the insured’s request for a statement asserting the subrogated lien amount within thirty (30) days, the…

Jacksonville, Florida Skyline

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer Launches New Jacksonville Branch Office And Welcomes Partner Elizabeth Hernandez To The Firm

Jacksonville, Florida Office Opens October 12, 2020. MWL is proud to announce the opening of its new Jacksonville, Florida subrogation law office. For years, MWL has represented workers’ comp carriers, auto carriers, self-insured companies, third-party adjusting companies, and subrogation vendors throughout the Sunshine State. MWL has enjoyed a subrogation partnership with the City of Jacksonville…