New Maryland Law Encourages Drivers To Drive Without Insurance

Posted by Lee R. Wickert on January 22, 2021

There is a pandemic afoot that may rival COVID-19 in the amount of destruction it leaves in its wake. Nearly one U.S. driver in eight is speeding around on American roads and highways without any liability insurance. Even though every … Learn More

Join MWL for a Complimentary Webinar on Subrogating Data Breaches, Cyber Attacks, and Other Tech Losses

Posted on January 22, 2021

Ashton Kirsch will be presenting a complimentary one-hour live webinar on Subrogating Data Breaches, Cyber Attacks, and Other Tech Losses on February 10, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Central). This webinar will cover the basics of subrogating data breaches, … Learn More

Subrogating Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits In Alabama

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on January 15, 2021

Workers’ compensation subrogation in Alabama isn’t as clear as it might otherwise appear—especially when an employee dies. Alabama’s Survival Statute, § 6-5-462, did not change the common law rule that a cause of action in tort does not survive in … Learn More

Delaware Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Rights Do Not Extend to PPD And Commutation Benefits

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on January 8, 2021

The Delaware Supreme Court recently affirmed a ruling which constitutes a potentially very dangerous and confusing opinion. Some might read the decision in ACW Corporation v. Maxwell, 2020 WL 678778 (Del. 2020) as a major departure from both the Delaware … Learn More

Virginia Trial Judge’s Order Fuels Rumor That Carrier Has No Lien for Lump-Sum Workers’ Compensation Settlement

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on December 22, 2020

An obscure and unpublished circuit court order from Buckingham County, Virginia, is being circulated by trial lawyers across the Old Dominion State for the proposition that a workers’ comp carrier is not entitled to subrogation for or reimbursement of any … Learn More

Florida Hospital Liens

Posted by Lee R. Wickert on December 22, 2020

Nothing in life is free. The common saying is especially true for medical services. Most states provide hospitals with unique statutory ways of ensuring that they are reimbursed for the services they provide—especially in the case of patients without health … Learn More

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on December 22, 2020

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer would like to thank our clients and local counsel for a wonderful year and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a blessed Holiday Season. Regardless of what Christmas means to you, we hope … Learn More

The Adventure of Subrogation Investigation

Posted by Lee R. Wickert on December 17, 2020

“Mr. Sherlock Holmes – You could not possibly have come at a better time!” the claims adjuster exclaimed. “This vehicle accident is a typical ‘he said, she said’ situation. Both drivers claim to have had the green light and there … Learn More

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer Welcomes Allen M. Ratkowski To The Firm

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on December 16, 2020

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C., (“MWL”) is pleased to welcome seasoned trial attorney Allen Ratkowski to the firm as litigation counsel in our Wisconsin office. Al brings with him a wealth of high-exposure litigation experience to bear on MWL’s subrogation … Learn More

Happy Thanksgiving From Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on November 24, 2020

During the brutal winter of 1620-21, Miles Standish, the English military officer hired by the Pilgrims as military advisor for Plymouth Colony and one of the Mayflower passengers, played a leading role in the administration and defense of the colony. … Learn More