New Jersey Court Confirms Workers’ Comp Carrier Can Subrogate Against No-Fault Driver

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on December 11, 2018

A recent New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division decision has ostensibly settled a long-standing subrogation question with regard to whether a worker’s compensation carrier is entitled to subrogation and/or reimbursement from a third-party tortfeasor who is covered by New Jersey … Learn More

An Earthquake Shouldn’t Shake Your Subrogation Claim

Posted by Aaron D. Plamann on December 6, 2018

On Friday, November 30th, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Alaska, approximately 10 miles northeast of Anchorage. Thankfully, the damage appears to be limited mainly to property loss, and a lot of that can be attributed to Alaska’s stringent building codes … Learn More

Half A Million Reasons To Subrogate: A.O. Smith Recalls Fire-Causing Water Heaters

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on November 28, 2018

A.O. Smith Corporation, a manufacturer of water heaters located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, recently announced a recall of more than 616,000 water heaters that are being blamed on causing numerous house fires. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPCS), … Learn More

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Welcomes Katherine Sandoval To The Firm

Posted on November 27, 2018

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. (“MWL”) is pleased to announce that Katherine Sandoval has joined our insurance litigation team as an associate attorney in our California office. Katherine’s litigation experience adds to a wealth of experience at MWL’s Orange office, … Learn More

New York Court Confirms Strength Of Workers’ Compensation Carrier’s Subrogation Lien

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on November 27, 2018

Subrogation professionals are duty-bound to maximize a workers’ compensation subrogation recovery for a workers’ compensation carrier and its insured employer, who is eager to maintain a favorable experience rating. They dream about claims in which they demand 100% of a … Learn More

Subrogating The Northern California Wildfire

Posted by Timothy L. Pagel on November 20, 2018

Fire-ravaged California is no stranger to the devastating loss of life and property at the hands of wildfires. This summer, a series of large wildfires erupted across California, mostly in the northern part of the state, including the destructive Carr … Learn More

SUBROGATION SAVOIR-FAIRE: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on November 16, 2018

Oh, that it wasn’t so, but today’s world of insurance claims adjusting, subrogation, and civil litigation rewards the ability of one party to take advantage of what the other party doesn’t know. A civil trial is known as an “adversary … Learn More

Dangers Of Buying Lithium-Ion Batteries Highlighted By HP Recall

Posted on November 13, 2018

Just five days into 2018, computer giant HP was forced to recall 52,000 lithium-ion batteries. HP warned that the batteries could overheat and cause serious burns after receiving eight reports of batteries overheating, melting, or charring. HP offered to replace … Learn More

Trucking Subrogation And The MCS-90 Endorsement

Posted by Ashton T. Kirsch on October 30, 2018

The MCS-90 Endorsement is an endorsement that is found in insurance policies issued to trucking companies operating interstate. This endorsement allows the trucking company to comply with certain government mandated public financial responsibility regulations. Specifically, the federal government mandates that … Learn More

Iowa Workers’ Compensation Subrogation: Simple Steps To Avoid Subrogation Traps

Posted by Stephen A. Smith on October 30, 2018

Iowa seems like a very simple state for workers’ compensation subrogation. Subrogation rights are set forth in a single statute – I.C.A. § 85.22. It provides that either the employee or employer can file a third-party action. When the third-party … Learn More